STEM,FLUID VALVE
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 (NAVSUP WSS Mech), is soliciting proposals for a STEM, FLUID VALVE (NSN 1HM 4820-01-544-8631, NIIN 015448631). This material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) due to its critical use in shipboard systems, where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by June 25, 2026, 8:30 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the manufacture of a Stem for a 6-inch Ball Valve, in accordance with Navy Sea Systems Command Drawing 7285216, piece 52, with specific amplifications and modifications. Key material requirements include QQ-N-286, with no weld repair allowed. Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is mandatory for the Stem material (QQ-N-286, form 2, annealed, hot or cold drawn, age hardened). Specific testing and certification are required for annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection. Thread inspection must adhere to FED-STD-H28 series or equivalent. The product must be mercury-free, and Item Unique Identification (IUID) is required.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Delivery: Required within 720 days.
- Inspection & Acceptance: At Origin.
- Certification: The contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Packaging & Marking: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073 and MIL-STD-129.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: June 25, 2026, 8:30 PM ET.
- Evaluation Factors: Past performance will be considered.
- Drawing Access: Access to drawings must be requested via SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Point of Contact.
- Waivers: Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is required for payment requests and receiving reports. Offers of qualifying country end products will be considered without regard to Buy American statute restrictions.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ROBERT.H.LANGEL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-3353.