PARTS KIT,BALL VALV
Overview
Buyer
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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 Mech is soliciting for a Parts Kit, Ball Valve. This opportunity is for the procurement of critical components for a 3-inch Combination Hull and Backup Ball Valve, designated as Special Emphasis Material due to its crucial role in shipboard systems. Proposals are due May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a parts kit consisting of one Ball (Item 11 on NAVSEA Drawing 845-7108467) and two matching Seats (Piece 13 on NAVSEA Drawing 845-7285297). The materials for these parts are highly specified: the Ball requires SAE-AMS-6931 or Centrifugally cast 6AL-4V ASTM-B367 Grade C-5, while the Seats must be MD71-GG Mearthane from Mearthane Products Inc. with specific properties.
Key Requirements
This is a DO rated order for national defense use under DPAS. Strict Quality Assurance is mandated, requiring a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source will be performed. Extensive testing and certification are required, including Hydrostatic Tests for Balls (1050 PSI) or Dye Penetrant Inspection, and Non-Destructive Tests for welding. Material traceability is critical, with unique marking requirements (MIL-STD-792) and detailed certification data (CDRL DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678). Procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined. Subcontractors must adhere to flow-down quality requirements. Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Proposal Due: May 4, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: February 3, 2026
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). The ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests. Primary Contact: SCOTT.R.YOUNGBLOOD2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 717-605-2379.