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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for a Parts Kit for a 1-inch Ball Valve. This opportunity is issued under emergency acquisition flexibilities and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The resultant award will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by May 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a parts kit consisting of one Ball (Item 9) and two mating Seats (Item 11) for a 1-inch ball valve, in accordance with Naval Ship Systems Command Drawing 845-4558706. This material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent control procedures.
Key Requirements
- Material Specifications: Ball material must be SAE-AMS-6931. Seats must be MD71-GG Mearthane (Graphite Filled Urethane) manufactured by Mearthane Products Inc., Cranston, RI, meeting specific physical properties.
- Testing & Certification: Required tests include Hydrostatic Test and Dye Penetrant Inspection for the Ball, and Non-Destructive Tests for weld repairs. Certifications are required for these tests.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025) or an acceptable alternate of MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring traceability from material to certification test reports. Specific marking requirements for balls and seats are detailed.
- Welding/Brazing: Detailed procedures for welding and brazing, including submission of qualification data and Certificate of Compliance for weld filler metals, are required if applicable.
- Government Quality Assurance: Government Quality Assurance will be performed at the source, requiring notification to DCMA.
- Subcontractor Management: Prime contractors must ensure subcontractor compliance with quality and traceability requirements.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Strict procedures for submitting and obtaining approval for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: May 26, 2026, 4:30 PM local time
- Published: April 24, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Only sources with an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual are eligible. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped without acceptance. Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, including the CAGE code.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is under emergency acquisition flexibilities. The ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system is available for certain data submissions and waiver requests. Contact Kathryn Shutt for inquiries.