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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for a Parts Kit for a 3-inch Ball Valve. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical shipboard system, requiring specialized materials and rigorous quality assurance. Proposals are due by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a parts kit comprising one ball (Part Number 25) and two matching seats (Part Number 26) for a 3-inch ball valve. These components are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to their use in crucial shipboard systems where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. Specific material requirements include SAE-AMS-6931 or ASTM-B367 Grade C-5 for the ball, and Dupont AF DE588 (Teflon Filled Acetal) for the seats, with detailed physical property specifications.
Key Requirements
Offerors must adhere to stringent quality and certification standards, including:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for both ball and seat materials, traceable to unique markings.
- Testing: Hydrostatic testing or dye penetrant inspection for each ball, seat stack height measurement, and specific spherical surface finish/waviness for the ball.
- Quality System: Maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified/modified) and ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternative.
- Traceability: Comprehensive material traceability from raw stock through all manufacturing processes, including subcontractor operations.
- Inspections: Contractor inspection records, subcontractor inspection requirements, receiving inspection, and final inspection with 100% verification for traceability and certifications.
- Certificates: A Certificate of Compliance is required for all SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF prior to each shipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 12, 2026
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery within 365 days of contract effective date. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
Evaluation & Eligibility
Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible for award.
Additional Notes
This is a DO/DX rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.