GUIDE,VALVE STEM
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, has issued a solicitation for a GUIDE, VALVE STEM. This requirement is for a critical component designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), intended for use in crucial shipboard systems where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. This solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Guide for reducer assembly, to be manufactured in accordance with Marotta Scientific Controls, Inc. drawing 235088-0001, item 15, with specific material requirements including Series 300 per ASE-AMS-QQ-S-763, SAE AMS 5640, ASTM-A581, or ASTM-A582. The scope includes stringent requirements for:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, Intergranular Corrosion Tests, and Non-Destructive Tests.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified and approved prior to work, adhering to standards like S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278.
- Thread Inspection: Must comply with FED-STD-H28 series, with cold forming of internal threads prohibited.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline, and all waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval.
- Mercury Free: Strict prohibition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
This opportunity demands an exceptionally robust quality system. Contractors must provide and 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: Mandatory from material to certification test reports, with unique traceability markings on the material (per MIL-STD-792).
- Certifications: Comprehensive Certificates of Compliance are required for all items, including detailed test results and material certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-80678, DI-MISC-81020).
- Inspection: Includes receiving, in-process, and final inspections, with 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications. Sampling plans per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 apply, with an option for Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published: March 27, 2026.
Submission & Contact
Offerors not the Original End Manufacturer (OEM) must state the OEM (Company Name and CAGE) and provide a signed letter of authorization. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. For inquiries, contact ZACHARY.R.MORRILL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL (Phone: 717-605-1552).