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, is soliciting proposals for a Parts Kit, Ball Valve. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is for a crucial shipboard system, classified as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Parts Kit for a 3-inch Ball Valve, consisting of one ball (Part #25) and two matching seats (Part #26). Key material specifications include:
- Ball Material: SAE-AMS-6931 or Centrifugally cast 6AL-4V, ASTM-B367, Grade C-5.
- Seat Material: Delrin: Dupont AF DE588 (Teflon Filled Acetal) with specific physical properties. Non-metallic materials must meet NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290 toxicity and flammability requirements.
Testing and Inspection requirements include hydrostatic testing or dye penetrant inspection for balls, seat stack height measurement, and specific spherical surface finish and waviness for the ball. Welding and brazing must adhere to specified military standards, with procedures and qualification data requiring prior approval.
Quality Assurance & Certifications
Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Extensive certifications are mandatory, including a Certificate of Compliance, Test Certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-80678), and Chemical/Mechanical Certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-81020). Traceability must be maintained for all Level I/SUBSAFE materials, with specific permanent marking requirements for the ball and seats.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (DO/DX rated order under DPAS, utilizing Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: March 25, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Evaluation
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
Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC. Certification data and other documentation must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), using specific DODAACs (N50286 for Ship to, N39040 for Inspect by and Accept by).