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 SEAT, VALVE components, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a DO certified contract under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by April 1, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of Valve Seats in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 6405339 Find No. 5. The material specified is MD71-GG Mearthane (Graphite Filled Urethane), which must be manufactured by Mearthane Products Inc., Cranston, RI, and meet specific material properties (e.g., Hardness, Specific Gravity, Tensile Strength). The components are critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, 4:30 PM local time (extended by amendment)
- Published: February 17, 2026
- Contract Type: Bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability is required for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, with permanent marking on seats per MIL-STD-792 (Type I or IX). A Certificate of Compliance and material certification test reports (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) are mandatory.
- Inspections: Visual inspection, seat stack height measurement, and Government Quality Assurance at source (DCMA QAR) are required. Receiving and Final Inspections are detailed.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration, and all waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval.
- Mercury Free: Components must be mercury-free.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Evaluation & Submission
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers (IAW FAR 13.106(a)(2)). Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Point of Contact. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Additional Notes
This requirement is under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Government's acceptance of a proposal constitutes bilateral agreement to issue contractual documents electronically. The primary contact for this opportunity is Robert H. Langel at robert.h.langel.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-3353.