SEAT,VALVE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 for a 6x6x6 inch Ball Valve. This requirement is designated as Special Emphasis Material due to its use in crucial shipboard systems. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 1, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of seats for a 6x6x6 inch Ball Valve, specifically requiring material MC903 (Type 6 cast nylon) or an approved equal, in accordance with Electric Boat Division Specification 2000. The material must meet stringent quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis requirements, including specific values for melting point, relative viscosity, specific gravity, dimensional change, tensile impact, tensile yield stress, compressive strength, water absorption, and Rockwell "M" Hardness. Visual inspection and seat stack height measurements are also required.
Key Requirements
The material is classified as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating special control procedures. Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required, and the contractor's quality system is subject to evaluation. Strict traceability and certification requirements apply, including permanent marking of seats (MIL-STD-792) and submission of material certification test reports (DI-MISC-80678) via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment. Mercury-free materials are mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (bilateral award)
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Quantity: 125 units (CLIN 0001AA)
- Delivery: 365 days from award
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time (extended due to drawing delays)
- Published Date: March 6, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov individual solicitation page, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file. All contractual documents will be issued electronically.
Contact: ROBERT.H.LANGEL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL