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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for a Parts Kit for a 5-inch Ball Valve. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" critical for shipboard systems. Proposals are due by June 08, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a parts kit consisting of one Ball (Find No. 39) and two matching Seats (Find No. 28) for a 5-inch Ball Valve, in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 801-6404739. This material is designated as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured due to its crucial shipboard application.
Key Requirements
- Materials: Ball material must be SAE-AMS-6931 or centrifugally cast 6AL-4V, ASTM-B367, Grade C-5. Seats must be Torlon 4503, 4203, or 4203L per Electric Boat Specification 4147.
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing is required, including Hydrostatic Test, Dye Penetrant Inspection, and Ultrasonic Testing for the Ball, and Non-Destructive Tests for welds. Certifications are mandatory for specified tests and materials.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration requirements, or MIL-I-45208/MIL-STD-45662. Government Source Inspection (GSI) will be performed.
- Traceability: Strict traceability is required for all materials, with unique traceability numbers/codes marked on components, linking to chemical and mechanical analysis reports.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and qualification data for welding and brazing must be submitted for review and approval prior to work.
- Configuration Control: The contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 08, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 04, 2026
Submission Details
Certification data and other required documentation must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). WAWF entries should specify "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.