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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for Seats for 8-inch Ball Valves. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" used in shipboard systems. Proposals are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of seats for 8-inch Ball Valves, manufactured in accordance with Naval Ship Systems Command Drawing 4385049 piece 3 and General Notes Drawing 4384678. The material specified is MC903 (Type 6 cast nylon) or an approved equal, which must meet stringent chemical and mechanical properties including melting point, relative viscosity, specific gravity, dimensional change, tensile impact, tensile yield stress, compressive strength, water absorption, and Rockwell "M" hardness.
The material is designated as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured, necessitating special control procedures to ensure correctness and prevent failure in crucial shipboard systems. Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Strict traceability and certification requirements apply to all Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique marking (MIL-STD-792, type I or IX) and comprehensive material certification test reports. Configuration control, including waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), is critical and subject to Government approval. The material must be mercury-free. Government Source Inspection (GSI) will be performed at the source. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; PNSY review within 6 working days; final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date.
- Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This amendment updates the closing date and clarifies drawing publication. The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed to N50286. Access to drawings requires a request on the SAM.gov solicitation page and an email to the Primary POC. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests. Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) apply.