BALL AND SEAT SET
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, has issued a solicitation for the refurbishment and repair of Ball and Seat Sets. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves critical components for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability controls. Proposals are due by September 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the refurbishment of Ball and Seat Sets, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I)". Key requirements include:
- Inspection and Refurbishment: Cleaning, disassembly, and refurbishment to specific Newport News drawings (255583 for ball, 255584 for seats). This is a Level 1 Repair.
- Material Specifications: Adherence to specific material requirements for the ball (SAE-AMS-6931 or ASTM-B367, Grade C-5) and seats (MD71-GG Mearthane).
- Quality Assurance: Implementation of a quality system (ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208 equivalent), extensive testing, and certifications (e.g., Non-Destructive Tests, Chemical/Mechanical analysis).
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and marking in accordance with MIL-STD-792, ensuring all components are identifiable and certified.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and qualification data must be submitted for review and approval prior to any welding or brazing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (specific contract type not explicitly stated, but implies a procurement for services/repair)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: September 14, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 2, 2026
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery; final material delivery 48 days after contract effective date.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Bidders must submit Not To Exceed (NTE) pricing or Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for the full repair, along with an approximate cost for a new item and a beyond repair (BR)/beyond economic repair (BER) price.
Additional Notes
This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to DODAAC N50286 (Ship to, Inspect by, Accept by). Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page. Shipping costs should not be included in pricing.