PARTS KIT,BALL VALV
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 a 3-inch Ball Valve. This requirement is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its use in crucial shipboard systems where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. This acquisition is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a DO/DX certified order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Scope of Work
The solicitation requires a parts kit consisting of one ball (Part Number 25) and two matching seats (Part Number 26) for a 3-inch ball valve, manufactured according to Electric Boat drawing 2641-747. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Ball material must be SAE-AMS-6931 or centrifugally cast 6AL-4V, ASTM-B367, Grade C-5. Seat material must be Delrin: Dupont AF DE588 (Teflon Filled Acetal) with specific physical properties.
- Testing & Inspection: Hydrostatic testing or Dye Penetrant Inspection for each ball. Detailed seat stack height measurement and ball spherical surface finish/waviness requirements.
- Welding/Brazing: Must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248. Procedures and qualification data require prior review and approval.
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain intentionally added mercury.
Contract & Requirements
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Award Type: Bilateral contract requiring contractor acceptance.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate of MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable.
- Traceability & Certification: Extensive requirements for material traceability, certification (chemical, mechanical, non-metallic), and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE). Certifications must be positive and unqualified.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Contractors must maintain detailed inspection records and make facilities/equipment available for Government review.
- Subcontractor Management: Prime contractors are responsible for assessing and auditing sub-tier suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality requirements, and flowing down traceability and certification requirements.
Submission Details
- Proposal Due Date: July 28, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Certification Data: Must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow). Specific WAWF codes are provided: Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040. Email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL.
- Delivery: Final material delivery on or before 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract.
- Contact: Jordan D. Neely, jordan.d.neely2.civ@us.navy.mil, 717-605-8197.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions and waiver requests.