VALVE,GLOBE
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 Mechanicsburg, has issued a Solicitation for VALVE, GLOBE (NSN 3HD 4820-01-108-4542). This is a high priority procurement for the "Level One program" and is being conducted under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The opportunity requires specialized valves that meet stringent quality and certification standards for crucial shipboard systems. Quotations are due by June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for "VALVE, GLOBE" (Type B, Size 1/4 Inch) conforming to MIL-V-24439. Key requirements include:
- Oxygen Cleaning per MIL-STD-1330.
- Level I Source Certification and adherence to Qualified Product List (QPL) requirements (QPL-24439MIL-V-24439).
- Material for parts (Body, Nipple, Bonnet, Union Nut) must meet specifications like QQ-N-281, MIL-T-1368, ASTM-B148/B150.
- Extensive testing, including Shell Pressure Test and Seat/Bonnet Tightness Test per MIL-V-24439, and various Non-Destructive Tests for weldments.
- HI-Shock Test Report required per MIL-S-901 and MIL-STD-798.
- Product Drawings and Associated Lists in accordance with MIL-STD-31000.
- Provisioning per MIL-PRF-49506.
- Welding and Brazing must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278 and 0900-LP-001-7000.
- Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed, and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series.
- Mercury-free materials are mandatory.
Contract Details
- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Set-Aside: Not explicitly set aside for small business or small purchase.
- Delivery: Partial and early delivery are authorized and desired. The document summary indicates a 200-day delivery period.
- Quality Assurance: Requires a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) with calibration per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required for Level I/SUBSAFE materials. Material certifications must be positive and unqualified.
Submission & Contact
- Quotations Due: June 5, 2026, by close of business.
- Certification Data Submission: Must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each shipment, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped without acceptance.
- Contact: BRITTANY.A.LANGLETZ.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL (primary contact).
Additional Notes
This is a high-priority procurement rated DO under the Defense Priorities and Allocation System. DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073.