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 has issued a solicitation for a PARTS KIT,BALL VALV for crucial shipboard systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires adherence to stringent quality assurance and traceability standards for Level I/SUBSAFE material. Proposals are due by May 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of a Parts Kit for a 1-inch Ball Valve, consisting of one Ball (Item 9) and two mating Seats (Item 11), in accordance with Naval Ship Systems Command Drawing 845-4558706 and liability DM100136. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its use in critical shipboard systems where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems/ship. Key requirements include specific material certifications (e.g., SAE-AMS-6931 for Ball, MD71-GG Mearthane for Seats), extensive testing (hydrostatic, dye penetrant), and detailed quality assurance procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (leading to a bilateral award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 4:30 PM local time (as amended)
- Published: April 22, 2026 (Amendment date)
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Offerors must possess an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO 9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate), with calibration systems per ISO 10012 or ANSI-Z540.3. The contract is a "DO" rated order under DPAS. Critical aspects include 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability markings, and certification test reports. Material traceability must be maintained throughout all processes, including subcontracted operations, with specific marking requirements for components. Waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval. Certification data, including CDRLs, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under emergency acquisition flexibilities. Access to drawings must be requested via SAM.gov, including the CAGE code. CDRL submission is generally required 20 days prior to the material delivery date.