DISK,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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for the procurement of a DISK,VALVE, identified as a Poppet for a Regulator Assembly. This is a Special Emphasis Material (Level I) for a crucial shipboard system, where defects could lead to serious injury or loss of life/ship. The requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a bilateral award. Proposals are due by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for a Poppet for a Regulator Assembly, which must conform to VACCO Industries drawing V3D10158, item 17, with specific amplifications. Key requirements include:
- Oxygen Cleaning per MIL-STD-1330.
- Material Certification for SAE AMS 5643, condition H-1025.
- Testing Certification for Non-Destructive Tests on weld repairs.
- Adherence to specific Welding and Brazing standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248).
- Strict requirements for O-ring grooves, internal threads, and thread inspection.
- Configuration Control including procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury-free material.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resulting in a bilateral award)
- Set-Aside: None specified (pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities)
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: February 9, 2026
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability and Certification: Mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, requiring unique traceability numbers and comprehensive material certification reports. Electronic signatures are accepted under controlled processes.
- Subcontractor Flow-down: All quality, inspection, and certification requirements must be flowed down to subcontractors.
- Inspection: Includes receiving inspection, final inspection with material sampling (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4), and 100% inspection for traceability, NDT, and certifications.
- OEM Requirement: If the offeror is not the Original End Manufacturer (OEM), a signed letter of authorization from the OEM is required.
- DPAS: The resultant contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.
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. Specific WAWF codes ("Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040) and an email notification address (PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil) are provided. No material is to be shipped without acceptance. For inquiries, contact STEPHEN.A.KNOX.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-6805.