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 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 June 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires a parts kit for a 1-inch ball valve, specifically one ball (Item 9) and two mating seats (Item 11), manufactured according to Naval Ship Systems Command Drawing 845-4558706, with liability DM100136. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its critical use in shipboard systems. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: SAE-AMS-6931 for the ball, and MD71-GG Mearthane (Graphite Filled Urethane) for the seats, with specific mechanical properties.
- Testing & Certification: Hydrostatic testing for each ball (30 minutes at 945 PSI), or Dye Penetrant Inspection as an alternative. Certifications are required for specific tests and materials.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability and certification requirements for all materials, especially Level I/SUBSAFE items, with specific marking and documentation protocols.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified, with submission for review and approval prior to work.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Competitive Acquisition)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 23, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Contract Quality: Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (ISO 9001)
- Payment: Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) instructions provided.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Only sources with an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual are eligible. Access to drawings must be requested via SAM.gov. Certification data (CDRLs) must be submitted 20 days prior to material delivery via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is under emergency acquisition flexibilities and is a "DO" rated order under DPAS. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests. Contact Kathryn E. Shutt for inquiries.