NUT,UNION
Overview
Buyer
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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 Mech, is soliciting for the procurement of Nuts and Unions, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems. This solicitation outlines stringent manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance requirements for these components. Proposals are due by April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of:
- Complete solenoid operated pilot valves in accordance with Marotta Scientific Controls, Inc. drawing 281713-0001, including specific material requirements for the Nut (Item 25: ASTM-B21, Alloy C46400) and Body (Item 32: CRES 316 per SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763).
- Unions in accordance with Marotta Scientific Controls, Inc. drawing 236244-0001, Item 81, with material requirements for CRES 300 Series per SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763. Both items are classified as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured material, necessitating special control procedures. Requirements include detailed chemical and mechanical analysis, non-destructive testing, intergranular corrosion testing, and acceptance tests per ATP281713-0001.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Set-Aside: Not specified
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: March 19, 2026, 8:41 AM Z
- Agency: Dept Of Defense, DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
- Contact: SCOTT.R.YOUNGBLOOD2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 7176052379
Quality & Compliance
This procurement emphasizes rigorous quality assurance. Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Key requirements include:
- Material Traceability: Maintained from raw material to finished component, with unique traceability numbers marked on materials.
- Certifications: Required for chemical/mechanical analysis, testing, and compliance, submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040).
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and qualification data must be submitted for review and approval.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required, with DCMA QAR notification. Final inspection includes 100% verification of traceability markings and certification reports.
- Waivers/Deviations: All requests require review and approval by the Contracting Officer.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be free of intentionally added mercury.
Additional Notes
The solicitation references numerous military and commercial standards (e.g., FED-STD-H28, MIL-STD-792, SAE AMS-QQ-S-763). Contractors must obtain referenced documents. The ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system is available for certain data submissions and inquiries.