PARTS KIT, BALL VAL
Overview
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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 repair and refurbishment of Ball Valve Parts Kits. This opportunity is for Level 1 Repair of Special Emphasis Material used in crucial shipboard systems, requiring adherence to stringent quality and traceability standards. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires contractors to perform teardown, evaluation, inspection, and full repair of Ball Valve Parts Kits to "like new" or "A" condition. Key components include Ball (Item 2) and Seats (Items 114 and 115), with specific material requirements (e.g., Centrifugally cast 6AL-4V or ASTM-B381 Grade F-5 for Ball; MC903 cast nylon for Seats).
The work involves:
- Detailed inspection and refurbishment per NAVSEA Drawing 845-7016077 with ER7016077B66 and liability ER5959311C5.
- Adherence to specific dimensions and material properties, including Teflon coating requirements.
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) for weld repairs and production welds.
- Strict configuration control, requiring approval for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Compliance with Mercury-Free requirements.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). This is a Government Quality Assurance at Source requirement. Extensive material traceability and certification are mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including unique markings on components (e.g., Ball in waterway, Seats on outer cylindrical surface) and comprehensive material certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678). All documentation, including certification data, must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation for Repair Services
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Small Business Set-Aside dissolved by Amendment)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery; PNSY review 6 working days; Final material delivery 274 days after contract effective date.
- Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Flexibilities: Utilizes Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Bidders must submit Not To Exceed (NTE) pricing or Firm Fixed Price (FFP), along with a Beyond Repair (BR)/Beyond Economic Repair (BER) price.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings requires a request on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.