PARTS KIT,VALVE
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, Valve for a 4-inch ball valve. This procurement is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I) critical for shipboard systems and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 11, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of a parts kit comprising one ball and two mating seats for a 4-inch ball valve. The components must strictly adhere to NAVSEA drawings 7286278 (seats) and 7285198 (ball), including specific material requirements such as SAE-AMS-6931 or ASTM-B367 for the ball and Delrin Dupont AF DE588 for the seats, with detailed property specifications. The material's critical nature necessitates rigorous quality control throughout the manufacturing process.
Key Requirements
- Material & Manufacturing: Compliance with specified drawings, material compositions, surface finishes (e.g., 12-16 RHR for ball), and dimensional tolerances. Includes detailed requirements for welding/brazing (per S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), mercury-free materials, and specific marking for traceability.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must implement and maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (DCMA QAR) at source is required.
- Certification & Traceability: Extensive certification and traceability are mandatory for all materials, particularly for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. This includes quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, test certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-80678), and a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material.
- Documentation & Submission: 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. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Packaging: Packaging must be in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Rated Order for National Defense Use under DPAS Regulation 15 CFR 700)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: May 11, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 12, 2026
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers.
Contact
For inquiries, contact MICHAEL.E.THOMAN2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-4608.