NSN: 1HM 4820 015454388 L1 ITEM NAME: STEM,FLUID VALVE
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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 Mech, is soliciting quotations for STEM, FLUID VALVE (NSN: 1HM 4820 015454388 L1). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical "Level One Program" material. Quotations are due by June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is for the procurement of nine (9) units of "STEM, FLUID VALVE," designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) due to its critical role in shipboard systems. Key requirements include:
- Conformance to Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 7383596, item 3, with specific modifications.
- Prohibition of weld repair on QQ-N-286 material.
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for the "Stem" material (QQ-N-286, form 2, annealed and age hardened, finish "as drawn").
- Required certifications for Annealing, Age Hardening, Ultrasonic Inspection on Starting Material, and Acceptance testing for QQ-N-286.
- Internal threads must be formed by cutting; cold forming is not acceptable.
- Thread inspection must comply with FED-STD-H28 series.
- Slow Strain Rate Tensile Test of QQ-N-286 must be performed by one of the listed laboratories.
- Hazardous Material identification and Material Safety Data Sheets are required for any hazardous material delivered.
- Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073.
- Unique Item Identification (UII) is required for items with a Government unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more.
- DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (RFQ), to be issued bilaterally.
- Product/Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered).
- Delivery: Required within 450 days. Partial and early delivery is authorized and desired at no additional cost.
- Inspection and Acceptance: Will occur at Destination.
- Rated Order: Certified for national defense use.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: Close of business on June 22, 2026.
- Evaluation Criteria: Past performance will be considered. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror.
Additional Notes
Drawings related to this opportunity can be accessed via sam.gov. The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to quality assurance, packaging, material handling, reporting, and contract administration.