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 MECH is soliciting proposals for a PARTS KIT,BALL VALV. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is issued under emergency acquisition flexibilities. The parts are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability. Proposals are due April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for parts kits for a 1-inch Ball Valve, specifically one Ball (Item 9) and two mating Seats (Item 11). The Ball must conform to Naval Ship Systems Command Drawing 845-4558706 and material SAE-AMS-6931. Seats must be MD71-GG Mearthane (Graphite Filled Urethane) from Mearthane Products Inc., Cranston, RI, meeting specific physical properties.
Extensive testing and certification are mandated, including hydrostatic or dye penetrant inspection for Balls, and non-destructive tests for welds. Specific requirements cover spherical surface waviness, Teflon coating, and welding/brazing procedures per various MIL-STDs and SAE-AMS specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (expected to result in a contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 13, 2026
- DO Rated Order: Yes, certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Quality & Compliance
Offerors must possess an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO 9001 (or MIL-I-45208) with ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662) calibration. Strict material traceability and certification are required for all Level I/SUBSAFE items. Government Quality Assurance (DCMA) at source is applicable. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes. Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) approval.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, including your CAGE code. Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) are due 20 days prior to material delivery.