GEAR OPERATOR,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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, has issued a solicitation for the procurement of GEAR OPERATOR,VALVE. This opportunity is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Bidders must be authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item and provide proof with their offer. Proposals are due February 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and quality requirements for the GEAR OPERATOR,VALVE. Key aspects include:
- Ensuring the item conforms to the design represented by specified Cage Code(s) and reference number(s) (e.g., 59364 845-7526223-2(MOD)).
- Physical identification/marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Adherence to strict mercury-free requirements for materials intended for submarines/surface ships.
- Compliance with ISO 9001 for quality system requirements, with MIL-I-45208 also permitted.
- Packaging in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (leading to a bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: None specified (requires authorized distributor status)
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: February 23, 2026, 8:34 AM UTC
Key Requirements & Instructions
- Authorized Distributor: Offerors must provide a letter/official email from the OEM confirming authorized distributor status.
- Traceability: If not the manufacturer, traceability documentation is critical.
- Government Source Inspection: Required.
- Pricing: Unit Price and Total Price must be FIRM.
- Changes: Specific procedures for design, material, servicing, or part number changes, requiring SPCC Contracting Officer approval for most changes.
- Documentation: Contractor is responsible for obtaining applicable documents like MIL-STD-129 and ISO 9001.
- FOB Origin: All freight is FOB Origin.
Additional Notes
The closing date has been extended, and the Technical Data Package (TDP) and clauses have been updated. Offerors must verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN before responding. Records of inspection must be maintained for four years. For inquiries, contact JILL.L.SABOL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-4236.