PARTS KIT, BALL VAL
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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, has issued a Solicitation for the refurbishment and repair of PARTS KIT, BALL VAL. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves critical shipboard material designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I). The contract will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by September 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the comprehensive refurbishment of ball valve parts kits, including inspection, identification of markings, and replacement of non-usable parts. Refurbishment must adhere to specific NAVSEA drawings (e.g., 845-7016077 with ER7016077B66) and involve precise material specifications for components like the Ball (Item 2) and Seats (Items 114, 115). Key requirements include:
- Detailed inspection and traceability of parts.
- Material specifications for Ball (Centrifugally cast 6AL-4V or ASTM-B381 Grade F-5) and Seats (MC903 cast nylon).
- Specific dimensional modifications for seats and rework limitations for ball outside diameter.
- Teflon coating per Chemours Company specifications.
- Strict thread inspection, welding, and brazing requirements (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278).
- Configuration control, including waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Compliance with Mercury-Free requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: September 14, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 2, 2026, 3:36 PM UTC
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery; Final material delivery 274 days after contract effective date.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) instructions provided, with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" DODAACs (N50286, N39040).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Offerors must submit Not-to-Exceed (NTE) pricing or Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for repair, including teardown, evaluation, inspection, and full repair to "like new" or "A" condition. A price for "beyond repair (BR)/beyond economic repair (BER)" must also be provided.
Quality Assurance & Submission
This is a Level 1 Repair for Critical Safety Item (CSI) material, requiring a robust quality system (ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208 equivalent) and extensive traceability and certification documentation (CDRLs DI-MISC-80678, DI-MISC-81020, DI-QCIC-81110). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Shipping costs should NOT be included in pricing. Access to drawings requires a request on the SAM.gov page and an email to the Primary POC.