CAP,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 CAP, VALVE components, specifically bonnets for 1-inch globe valves. This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material used in crucial shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality and traceability controls. Proposals are due by April 1, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of bonnets for 1-inch globe valves, which are critical components for shipboard systems. The material is designated as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured, requiring special control procedures to ensure correctness and prevent failures that could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Key Technical Requirements
- Material: Bonnets must conform to NAVSEA drawing 803-5959306, item 2, part number 803-5959306-T-2XX-02 and ER5959306E3. Specific materials include ASTM-B348, grade 2, or ASTM-B381, grade F-2.
- Testing & Certification: Required tests include Ultrasonic Inspection (for forged bonnets per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271) and Dye Penetrant Inspection (per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 and MIL-STD-2035). Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis certifications are mandatory.
- Manufacturing: Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed, and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series. Welding and brazing must adhere to S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, with procedures and qualification data submitted for approval.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is essential, with unique traceability numbers marked on the material. Re-certification is required if material properties are altered during processing.
- Configuration Control: Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval, submitted via the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time (extended by Amendment 2)
- Published: February 24, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation: NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
- Certification Data: Must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
- Drawings: Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the POC. Some information requires NOFORN and/or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information access, necessitating a security agreement form.
Important Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and any resultant award will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The ECDS system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is used for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.