PARTS KIT,BALL VALV
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) has issued a Solicitation for a PARTS KIT,BALL VALV. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves providing specialized parts kits for crucial shipboard ball valve systems, classified as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. Offerors must possess a CONFIDENTIAL or higher U.S. security clearance and an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual. The solicitation closing date has been extended to March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a "Ball Valve Parts Kit" containing non-metallic materials that must meet NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290 toxicity and flammability standards. The scope includes refurbishment of existing parts and provision of new components. Key requirements involve:
- Material Traceability: Maintaining traceability of identifying markings (MIC code, heat/lot code) for all parts.
- Refurbishment: Refurbishing parts to NAVSEA Drawing 7066816, specifically for Ball piece 5 and two mating Seats piece 6, with detailed specifications for material, rework, and dimensions. Unusable balls are to be dispositioned, not manufactured.
- Material Specifications: Ball (Piece 5) material must be SAE-AMS-6931. Seats (Piece 6) material must be MD71-GG Mearthane (Graphite Filled Urethane) from Mearthane Products Inc., meeting specific hardness, specific gravity, tensile strength, compression-defl, tensile impact, and water absorption properties.
- Coatings & Welding: Ball spherical surface waviness must be verified before Teflon coating (Chemours Company 850G-204/852G-201 or 851N-204/852N-201). Welding and brazing must adhere to specified military standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), requiring prior approval of procedures and qualification data.
- Quality Assurance: A quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662) is mandatory. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, necessitating notification to DCMA. Detailed inspection, testing, and certification (CDRL DI-MISC-80678, DI-MISC-81020) are critical, including 100% inspection for traceability and NDT certifications.
- Configuration Control: Strict configuration control, including procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities), resulting in a bilateral award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- DPAS Rating: "DO" rated order for national defense use.
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: February 13, 2026
Key Requirements
Offerors must have a CONFIDENTIAL or higher U.S. security clearance and an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Access to drawings must be requested via SAM.gov.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact KATHRYN.E.SHUTT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-2430.