STEM,FLUID VALVE

SOL #: N0010426QZA88Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

PSC

Valves, Nonpowered (4820)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c56e3f4990f14d908b68cc2e6396eb01/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 14, 2026

Last Updated

May 27, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jun 24, 2026, 8:30 PM

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, is soliciting proposals for STEM, FLUID VALVE (NSN 3HD 4820-01-350-8799) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This requirement is for critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" used in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury or loss. Proposals are due by June 24, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the procurement of "STEM, FLUID VALVE" in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 6405339 Find 3. The material must be QQ-N-286, Form 2, Cold Drawn, Annealed, and Age Hardened. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, certifications for annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection. Specific laboratories are designated for Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests on QQ-N-286. O-ring grooves and mating sealing surfaces require inspection per the General Acceptance Criteria (GAC) standard. The material must be mercury-free.

Contract Details

This is a Solicitation issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. The contract will be DoD certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Required delivery is within 365 days. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073.

Quality & Compliance

A Certificate of Compliance is mandatory, certifying adherence to procurement documents, specifications, and drawings. Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-4). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source. Strict traceability and certification requirements apply to Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including material marking per MIL-STD-792. Receiving and final inspections are detailed, with final inspection requiring 100% verification of material data, traceability, and NDT certifications. Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals are due by June 24, 2026. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Drawings are available on SAM.gov, and access must be requested through the platform, followed by an email to the Point of Contact.