SEAT,VALVE
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PSC
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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 (WSS) Mech is soliciting proposals for Valve Seats (National Stock Number 4820) for 3-inch Ball Valves. These components are designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will manufacture and supply seats for 3-inch Ball Valves in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command drawing 517-5486333, Item 7. The material required is Delrin: Dupont AF DE588 (Teflon Filled Acetal), with specific chemical and mechanical properties detailed in the solicitation. The material must be mercury-free.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Only sources with an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual are eligible. The quality system must comply with ISO 9001, ISO 10012, ANSI-Z540.3, ISO-17025, MIL-I-45208, and MIL-STD-45662. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source by a DCMA QAR is required. Extensive material traceability and certification are mandatory for these Level I/SUBSAFE items, including permanent marking (MIL-STD-792, Type I or IX) for seats (Teflon seats are tagged). A Certificate of Compliance with specific content is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Proposal Due: February 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 7, 2026
- Delivery: Certification data (CDRLs via DD Form 1423) must be submitted 20 days prior to material delivery. Final material delivery date is TBD after contract effective date.
Submission & Notes
Access to drawings (5486333) must be requested via the SAM.gov individual solicitation page. All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval. Certification documentation must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific 'Ship to', 'Inspect by', and 'Accept by' codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD 2073.