NEEDLE,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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a NEEDLE,VALVE for crucial shipboard systems. This item is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent quality control. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the supply of needles in accordance with NAVSHIPS Drawing 609-4775887, Item No. 9, with specific amplifications. Key requirements include material certification for ASTM-B150, Alloy C63200, Temper TQ50, and certifications for Non-Destructive Tests on weld repairs. Thread inspection must adhere to FED-STD-H28 series, and O-ring grooves must meet General Acceptance Criteria (GAC) standards. Welding and brazing processes must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, with procedures submitted for approval. The item must be mercury-free.
Quality Assurance and Traceability
Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208. Government Quality Assurance at source by DCMA QAR is required. Strict traceability and certification are mandated for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, and chemical/mechanical analysis reports. Subcontractor quality systems and inspections are also subject to review. Receiving inspection includes verification of traceability markings and certification report completeness. Final inspection requires material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4, with 100% inspection for traceability and NDT certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: February 3, 2026, 10:41 AM EST
Additional Notes
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow), with specific