CARTRIDGE,CHECK VAL
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 (WSS) is soliciting proposals for CARTRIDGE,CHECK VAL (Cartridge Assembly, Item 42), a critical component for crucial shipboard systems. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The material is classified as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent control procedures. Proposals are due February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacturing and supply of Cartridge Assembly, Item 42, in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 845-7108571. Key requirements include:
- Material: Specific materials like QQ-N-286 (UNS N05500) for parts such as the Poppet, Item 41.
- Testing & Inspection: Poppet Seat Test, Low Pressure Functional Test, Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material, Non-Destructive Tests (NDT), and Radiography (RT) for specific components (e.g., Guide, Item 40).
- Manufacturing Processes: Adherence to specific welding, brazing, and thread inspection requirements (e.g., FED-STD-H28 series). Internal threads must be formed by cutting.
- O-ring Grooves: Inspection per contractually invoked drawings or General Acceptance Criteria (GAC).
- Specialized Testing: Slow Strain Rate Tensile Test for QQ-N-286 material must be performed by approved laboratories.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Certifications: Required for material (DI-MISC-81020), tests (DI-MISC-80678), and a Special Emphasis Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678).
- Traceability: Strict material traceability is required from raw material to finished component, including unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, and heat-treat numbers, with permanent marking per MIL-STD-792.
- Government Source Inspection (GSI): The Government reserves the right to inspect at source, including subcontractor facilities.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require review and approval by the Contracting Officer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 16, 2026
Submission & Contact
- Certification Data: Must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040).
- Restricted Drawings: Access needs to be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Point of Contact.
- Contact: Jordan D. Neely at JORDAN.D.NEELY2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-8197.