PARTS KIT, BALL VLV

SOL #: N0010426QZA38Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

PSC

Valves, Nonpowered (4820)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3e59bb9f96014f08998e3c017cdac09f/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 16, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 13, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 18, 2026, 9:30 PM

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 a Parts Kit for Ball Valves (size 1 1/2 and 2 inch), specifically consisting of one Ball (Find Number 5) and two mating Seats (Find Number 9). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. A critical requirement for this solicitation is that offerors must possess a CONFIDENTIAL or higher U.S. Security Clearance to access classified annexes. Proposals are due by February 18, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for a parts kit in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 801-6408529, with specific modifications (e.g., thermocouple hole not required). Material specifications are highly detailed:

Ball: SAE-AMS-6931 or Centrifugally cast 6AL-4V, ASTM-B367, Grade C-5.
Seats: MD71-GG Mearthane (Graphite Filled Urethane) from Mearthane Products Inc., Cranston, RI, with specific mechanical properties.

Testing & Quality Assurance

This material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its use in a crucial shipboard system. Extensive testing and certification are required, including Non-Destructive Tests, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Hydrostatic Tests. Offerors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and a calibration system per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required, and strict traceability and certification requirements apply to all materials, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE items.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
DPAS Rating: DO certified for national defense.
Proposal Due: February 18, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time (extended via Amendment 1).
Published: February 11, 2026.
Delivery: Specific delivery requirements are detailed for CLIN 0001AA.

Evaluation & Submission

NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. All contractual documents will be issued bilaterally. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment. Waivers and deviations require Contracting Officer approval. Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the POC.