SEAL,BALL INBOARD
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, is soliciting for Seal, Ball Inboard for a Trash Disposal Ball Valve. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability controls. Proposals are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Seal, Ball Inboard for a Trash Disposal Ball Valve, manufactured in accordance with Naval Ship Systems Command Drawing 505-4457329, Item 12. The material specified is MD71-GG Mearthane (Graphite Filled Urethane) from Mearthane Products Inc., Cranston, RI, with specific physical properties (Hardness, Specific Gravity, Tensile Strength, Compression-Defl, Tensile Impact, Water Absorption). Key requirements include visual inspection, seat stack height measurement, and mercury-free compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Product Service Code: 5330 (Packing And Gasket Materials)
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208). Strict traceability and certification are required for all materials, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE items, with unique traceability numbers marked on the material. A Certificate of Compliance is mandatory. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (DODAAC N50286) for review and acceptance, with no material shipped prior to acceptance. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on Contracts Opportunities, followed by an email to the Primary POC. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's DODAAC has changed to N50286. Delivery of final material is required 365 days after the contract effective date.