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 for a Parts Kit, Ball Valve. This opportunity is for the procurement of critical components for a crucial shipboard system, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material." Proposals are due by July 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Parts Kit for a 6-inch Ball Valve, which includes one Ball (Piece 20) and two mating Seats (Piece 21). These components must adhere to specific NAVSEA drawings (7285216, 8617511, 7285297) and detailed material specifications. The Ball requires material conforming to SAE-AMS-6931 or centrifugally cast 6AL-4V, ASTM-B367, Grade C-5. The Seats require Delrin: Dupont AF DE588 with specific physical properties.
Key Requirements
This is a highly regulated procurement due to the "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" designation. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for specified parts.
- Testing: Hydrostatic testing (1050 PSI for 30 mins) or Dye Penetrant Inspection for Balls. Non-destructive tests for weld repairs.
- Surface Finish & Waviness: Detailed specifications for Ball spherical surface finish (12-16 RHR) and waviness (max 0.0005 inches/inch).
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified) with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. Government Source Inspection (GSI) by DCMA QAR is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports, with specific marking requirements for Balls (in waterway) and Seats (outer cylindrical surface or tagged for Teflon).
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: July 10, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: June 10, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation. All contractual documents will be issued bilaterally. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Additional Notes
This contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov and followed up with an email to the POC. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions and waiver requests.