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 WSS) is soliciting proposals for a Parts Kit for a 5-inch Ball Valve, identified as Special Emphasis Material for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of a parts kit for a 5-inch ball valve, comprising one ball (Find No. 39) and two matching seats (Find No. 28). All components must adhere to Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 801-6404739 and specified material requirements. The ball material must be SAE-AMS-6931 or centrifugally cast 6AL-4V (ASTM-B367, Grade C-5), while seats must be Torlon 4503, 4203, or 4203L. Extensive testing, including hydrostatic/dye penetrant, ultrasonic, and non-destructive tests, is mandatory. Given its designation as a Critical Safety Item (CSI), strict quality assurance, material traceability, and certification are paramount.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be a bilateral, DO certified contract for national defense under DPAS).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Proposal Due: June 8, 2026, 8:30 PM ET.
- Published: May 5, 2026.
- Contact: Zachary Morrill (zachary.r.morrill.civ@us.navy.mil).
Quality & Submission Requirements
Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and specific calibration standards (ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025). Government Quality Assurance (DCMA) at the source is required. Strict material traceability, mercury-free compliance, and comprehensive certification (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678) are essential. Welding and brazing procedures, along with qualification data, require prior approval. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040), with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov opportunity page. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD 2073.
Additional Notes
This procurement is for a Critical Safety Item (CSI) used in crucial shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems. Therefore, adherence to all specifications and quality controls is critical.