PARTS KIT,BALL VALV
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PSC
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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 Firm Fixed-Price Repair Purchase Orders for PARTS KIT,BALL VALV. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the refurbishment and repair of ball valve parts, which are classified as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for crucial shipboard systems. Proposals are due March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the refurbishment and repair of ball valve components, specifically the Ball (Piece 3) and Seats (Piece 6). Key requirements include:
- Inspection: Clean and determine refurbishment possibility, record identifying markings, and maintain traceability throughout the process.
- Refurbishment: Items must be refurbished to Naval Ship Systems Command Drawing 4385051 and 4384678 standards, with specific material requirements for the Ball (SAE-AMS-6931 or ASTM-B367, Grade C-5) and Seats (Delrin: Dupont AF DE588), including detailed mechanical properties and testing.
- Surface Finish & Waviness: Strict specifications for ball spherical surface finish (12-16 RHR) and waviness (maximum 0.0005 inches per inch).
- Welding/Brazing: Any required welding or brazing processes must adhere to military standards S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, and S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability & Certification: Rigorous traceability requirements for all materials, particularly "SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL," with detailed certification data submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Repair Turn Around Time (RTAT): The requested RTAT is 180 days.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price Repair Purchase Orders (Solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 23, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: February 23, 2026
- PSC: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Quotes must include the cost of new (actual or estimated) for evaluation purposes and specify any exceptions to requirements (e.g., MIL-STD Packaging, Inspection & Acceptance locations).
Submission Requirements
Offerors must provide a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) for the full repair effort, including all associated costs for receipt and complete repair of material. Quotes must reference the proposed RTAT and any capacity constraints. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Access to drawings needs to be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page.