STEM,FLUID VALVE
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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for STEM, FLUID VALVE (NSN 4820-01-544-6385). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for crucial shipboard systems, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I)". Proposals are due by June 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of 113 EA of STEM, FLUID VALVE, part number 14, including locking element part number 16, in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 6985434. The material is critical for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control to prevent failure, injury, or loss of vital systems. Material must be QQ-N-281, Class A, Form 1, Cold Drawn.
Key Requirements
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternate. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Certifications & Traceability: Extensive requirements for quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, non-destructive testing, and certifications for all materials. Traceability must be maintained from material to certification reports, with unique traceability numbers marked on materials. Electronic signatures on Level I certification documents are accepted under controlled conditions.
- Welding & Brazing: Procedures and qualification data must be submitted for review and approval prior to performing any welding or brazing. Specific standards like S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278 and 0900-LP-001-7000 apply.
- Inspection: All threads must be inspected per FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1. Final inspection includes material sampling (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4) and 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Detailed procedures for submitting and obtaining approval for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
- Packaging: Must be in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: "DO" rated order, certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Delivery: Final delivery of material is required on or before 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract. Certification Data CDRLs must be submitted 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Response Due: June 18, 2026.
- Published: May 20, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) with specific DODAACs (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- Evaluation criteria note that past performance is more important than price.
Important Notes
This amendment changes the solicitation closing date and POC. The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286. DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg. All contractual documents are considered "issued" upon electronic transmission or mailing.