PARTS KIT, BALL VLV
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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech is soliciting proposals for a Parts Kit, Ball Valve, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offerors must possess a CONFIDENTIAL or higher U.S. Security Clearance to access classified solicitation annexes. Proposals are due March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a Parts Kit for 1 1/2 and 2-inch Ball Valves, consisting of one Ball (Find Number 5) and two mating Seats (Find Number 9), in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 801-6408529, with specific modifications (e.g., thermocouple hole not required). Material specifications are detailed for the Ball (SAE-AMS-6931 or ASTM-B367, Grade C-5) and Seats (MD71-GG Mearthane with specific properties).
Key Requirements
- Security Clearance: Mandatory CONFIDENTIAL or higher U.S. Security Clearance for all offerors to access classified annexes.
- Quality Assurance: Strict adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208), ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662) calibration system requirements. Includes comprehensive inspection system procedures, Government Quality Assurance at source, and subcontractor inspection requirements.
- Traceability & Certification: Critical for all materials, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Requires quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, unique traceability markings (MIL-STD-792), and detailed material certification test reports submitted via WAWF.
- Testing: Includes Non-Destructive Tests, Ultrasonic Inspection, Hydrostatic Test, and Dye Penetrant Inspection, with specific performance and acceptance criteria.
- Welding/Brazing: Requires submission and approval of welding procedures and qualification data prior to performance.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: February 13, 2026
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered (IAW FAR 13.106(a)(2)).
- Priority Rating: Contract will be DO certified for national defense under DPAS.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Drawings are available via SAM.gov, requiring access requests and email notification to the POC. Certification data and payment instructions utilize Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.