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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for a Parts Kit, Ball Valve (Product Service Code 4820 - Valves, Nonpowered). This requirement is for a 1 1/2 inch Hull and Backup Valve, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" due to its critical use in shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The opportunity requires the provision of a parts kit consisting of one Ball (piece 8) and two mating Seats (piece 9), manufactured in accordance with Naval Ship Systems Command Drawings 803-4385050 and 803-4384678. The material for the Ball must be SAE-AMS-6931 or centrifugally cast 6AL-4V, ASTM-B367, Grade C-5. Seats must be MD71-GG Mearthane, manufactured by Mearthane Products Inc., Cranston, RI, meeting specific hardness, specific gravity, tensile strength, compression-deflation, tensile impact, and water absorption values.
Technical Requirements
This procurement involves stringent quality assurance and traceability. Key requirements include:
- Testing & Certification: Hydrostatic testing for each Ball (or Dye Penetrant Inspection as substitute), Non-Destructive Tests for weld repairs, and quantitative chemical/mechanical analysis for specified parts. Certifications are required for all tests.
- Quality System: 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 (DCMA QAR) will be performed.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability is mandated from raw material to finished component, including unique marking on parts (Balls in waterway, Seats on outer cylindrical surface) and comprehensive certification data.
- Welding/Brazing: Specific standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278) and approval processes for welding procedures and personnel are required.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require Contracting Officer approval.
- Drawings: Access to drawings, which may contain NOFORN and/or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, requires requesting access on SAM.gov and emailing the Primary POC with a completed security agreement form. A facility clearance may be required if awarded.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (leading to a contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract.
- Priority: This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 4:30 PM local time.
Submission & Contact
Certification data (CDRLs) 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. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. The primary point of contact is LT Nathaniel Ventura at NATHANIEL.VENTURA.MIL@US.NAVY.MIL.