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 Mechanicsburg has issued a Solicitation 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 critical use in shipboard systems. The opportunity is set aside for Total Small Businesses. Proposals are due by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires a parts kit consisting of one ball (Part Number 25) and two matching seats (Part Number 26), manufactured according to Electric Boat drawing 2641-747, with specific material and testing requirements. Key materials include SAE-AMS-6931 or ASTM-B367 for the ball, and Delrin: Dupont AF DE588 for the seats. Extensive quality assurance, testing, and traceability are mandated, including hydrostatic or dye penetrant inspection for the ball, and precise surface finish specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Published: February 11, 2026
- Response Due: March 11, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery required within 365 days after the contract's effective date.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
This is an Emergency Acquisition Flexibility (EAF) requirement, and any resultant award will be DO/DX certified under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Offerors must adhere to stringent quality system requirements, including ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, ISO-17025, MIL-I-45208, or MIL-STD-45662. Traceability of materials to certification test reports is paramount for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Welding and brazing must comply with specific NAVSEA standards. Certification data, including DD1423 CDRLs, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to shipment. Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact JORDAN.D.NEELY2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-8197.