48--VALVE,REGULATING,FL
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, is soliciting proposals for the repair and overhaul of Regulating Valves (NSN: 7RH 1680 016047492 E7). This opportunity requires Government Source Approval prior to award, and unapproved sources must submit detailed information from the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Brochure with their proposal. The current quantity for this requirement is 10 units. The repair work is specifically designated to be performed at NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS in El Segundo, CA. Proposals are due by October 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the repair, testing, and inspection of regulating valves to return them to a Ready For Issue (RFI) condition. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary facilities, labor, materials, parts, and test/tooling equipment. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Prohibits MIL-W-81381 wire, requiring SAE-AS22759 series wire instead. Compliance with IPC/EIAJ-STD-001C is expected if MIL-STD-454 is referenced.
- Repair Procedures: Detailed procedures for overhaul and repair, including component replacement, reassembly, and testing. Changes to manuals, drawings, or specifications require Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) approval.
- Special Conditions: Defines procedures for Beyond Economical Repair (BER), Missing on Induction (MOI) of Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRAs), and Over and Above Repair (OAR), all requiring DCMA concurrence and PCO authorization.
- Parts and Materials: Contractor must supply all parts and materials, which must be new per FAR 52.211-5, unless PCO-approved. Cannibalization is generally not authorized without specific approval.
- Quality Assurance: Requires an ISO 9001/SAE AS9100 compliant quality system and a calibration system meeting ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 or ISO-10012-1.
- Repair Location: The specified repair source is NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS, 500 N DOUGLAS ST EL SEGUNDO CA 90245-2804 (Cage Code 76823). Inspection and acceptance will occur at origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: October 15, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: May 21, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified. Requires Government Source Approval.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Ethan Stein at Ethan.Stein@navy.mil or 215-697-2983.