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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for a Parts Kit for Ball Valves (1 1/2 and 2 inch). This requirement is for "Special Emphasis Material" critical for shipboard systems. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 18, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of a parts kit consisting of one Ball (Find Number 5) and two mating Seats (Find Number 9) for ball valves, in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 801-6408529, with specific amplifications and modifications. Key material specifications include SAE-AMS-6931 for the Ball and MD71-GG Mearthane for the Seats. The effort involves extensive testing and certification, including Non-Destructive, Ultrasonic, Hydrostatic, and Dye Penetrant inspections. Strict quality assurance requirements, traceability, material handling, and inspection protocols are mandated, adhering to standards such as ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, ISO-17025, MIL-I-45208, and MIL-STD-45662. The material must be mercury-free, and specific welding/brazing procedures and qualifications apply. Configuration control, including processes for waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), is also detailed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time (extended by Amendment 1)
- Published: January 13, 2026
- Delivery: 365 days for CLIN 0001AA
- DPAS Rating: DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
Award will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). A critical requirement for offerors is to possess a valid U.S. Security Clearance of CONFIDENTIAL or higher to access the classified annexes of RFQ N0010426QZA38.
Additional Notes
This requirement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Point of Contact. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment of material.