CAP,VALVE
Overview
Buyer
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NAICS
PSC
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Original Source
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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 Mech, has issued a Solicitation (N0010424QFB35) for CAP,VALVE components (PSC 4820 - Valves, Nonpowered). This opportunity is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control to prevent catastrophic failure. Proposals are due by March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of CAP,VALVE components, specifically a Bonnet, in accordance with CPV Manufacturing Inc. drawing PLC-11403, piece 3. Key specifications include hard chrome plating of threads per SAE-AMS-QQ-C-320 and material conforming to QQ-N-281, Class B. The quantity has been increased to 19 each. Delivery is required within 300 days.
Quality & Compliance
This is a highly regulated procurement requiring a robust quality system. Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, and the contractor's quality system and products are subject to evaluation. Traceability and Certification are paramount for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers on materials and comprehensive certification data (DI-MISC-81020). Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is mandatory, with re-certification needed if material properties are altered. All material certifications must be positive and unqualified. Welding and Brazing procedures, if applicable, must adhere to specific Navy standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278) and require prior approval of qualification data. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited. Inspection requirements include lot acceptance based on zero defects, sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 (General Inspection Level II), and 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications. A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) for Special Emphasis Material is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- DPAS Rating: DX (for national defense use)
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 4, 2026
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) have specific submission and approval processes. For inquiries, contact JORDAN.D.NEELY2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-8197.