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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for a Parts Kit, Ball Valve. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks a parts kit for a 3-inch Combination Hull and Backup Ball Valve, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" due to its critical use in shipboard systems. Proposals are due by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a parts kit comprising one Ball (Item 11 on NAVSEA Drawing 845-7108467) and two matching Seats (Piece 13 on NAVSEA Drawing 845-7285297). Key specifications include:
- Material: Ball requires SAE-AMS-6931 or ASTM-B367 (6AL-4V, Grade C-5); Seats require MD71-GG Mearthane (Graphite Filled Urethane) from Mearthane Products Inc.
- Testing Certifications: Required for Hydrostatic Test (Ball), Dye Penetrant Inspection (Ball), and Non-Destructive Tests (Weld Repair/Production Weld).
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements (ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability & Marking: Strict traceability and permanent marking requirements (MIL-STD-792) are enforced for all components, especially for "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material."
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified per S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
Quality Assurance & Compliance
This is a DO rated order for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval. Government Quality Assurance at source is required, with DCMA notification. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC. Contact SCOTT.R.YOUNGBLOOD2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-2379 for inquiries.