POPPET,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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for a Poppet, Valve component. This requirement is for a Special Emphasis Material used in crucial shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality control, material traceability, and certification. The resultant award will be a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by June 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a poppet for a regulator assembly, to be manufactured in accordance with Vacco Valves drawing V3D10233, item 11, and using SAE-AMS 5643, condition H-1025 material. Due to its critical application, the material is designated as Level I Special Emphasis, necessitating specific control procedures. Key aspects include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, with certifications required for specific tests (e.g., Non-Destructive Tests for welds).
- Welding/Brazing: Must adhere to specified standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), with procedures and qualification data submitted for approval.
- Thread Inspection: All internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed, and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1 series.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or an alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to finished component, including unique traceability numbers and permanent marking per MIL-STD-792.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require PCO approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Set-Aside: Not specified
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
- Response Due Date: June 4, 2026
Key Requirements
- Government Quality Assurance: Government Source Inspection (GSI) will be performed at the source, requiring notification to DCMA QAR.
- Certification Submission: Certification data, including Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The resultant award will be issued bilaterally and will be a DO certified order under DPAS. Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed POC. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for certain data submissions and inquiries.