SEAT,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 Mechanicsburg is soliciting proposals for Valve Seats (specifically, seats for 6-inch Ball Valves) designated as Special Emphasis Material for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation has been amended to extend the closing date. Proposals are due January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of seats for 6-inch Ball Valves, manufactured in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 7285297, Piece 32, and ER2640-801X1E1. The material specified is Delrin: Dupont AF DE588, with detailed chemical and mechanical properties outlined. This material is critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2020)(DEVIATION 2020-O0008)
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: December 31, 2025
- Priority Rating: This is a "DX" rated order, certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review within 6 working days. Final material delivery is required 365 days after the contract effective date.
Key Requirements
Contractors must adhere to stringent quality assurance requirements, including ISO-9001, ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, and MIL-I-45208. Traceability and Certification are paramount for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring material marking (MIL-STD-792, Type I or IX) and comprehensive certification test reports. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (DODAAC N50286 for Ship To, N39040 for Inspect By/Accept By), with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Evaluation
Past performance will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC. The DODAAC for Portsmouth NSY has changed to N50286.