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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Valve Needles (NSN 4820) for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The valve needles are designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I), requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for Valve Needle, Item 3, to be manufactured in accordance with NAVAL SHIP SYSTEMS COMMAND drawing 845-4687570. The material specified is ASTM-B150, Alloy C63200 Temper TQ50. The items are critical for shipboard systems, necessitating high-level quality assurance to prevent failure, injury, or loss.
Key Requirements
- Material & Testing: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair/production weld, and certifications are mandatory.
- Manufacturing Standards: Welding and brazing must adhere to specific Navy standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248). Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed, and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (DCMA) at source is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is essential, with unique traceability markings. Material certifications (DI-MISC-81020) must include chemical/mechanical analysis and re-certification if properties are altered. Electronic signatures are permitted under controlled conditions.
- Configuration Control: Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval.
- Delivery: Certification data (CDRLs DI-MISC-80678, DI-QCIC-81110, DI-MISC-81020) due 20 days prior to material delivery. Final material delivery is 450 days after award. Partial and early deliveries are authorized and desired.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: July 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 21, 2026
- Delivery: 450 days for material, with prior certification data submission.
- Rated Order: Certified for national defense use (DPAS).
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated considering past performance (Clause 252.204-7024). Certification documentation 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. No material shipment is allowed prior to acceptance.
Additional Notes
Drawings can be accessed via sam.gov. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions and inquiries.