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 MECH, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of Valve Seats. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is being issued under emergency acquisition flexibilities. The material is critical for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability. Proposals are due by April 13, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of Valve Seats in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 7285297 Piece 11. The material specified is MD71-GG Mearthane (Graphite Filled Urethane) from Mearthane Products Inc., Cranston, RI, with specific chemical and mechanical properties. These seats are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to their use in crucial shipboard systems where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems.
Quality & Compliance
Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Key requirements include:
- Government Quality Assurance at source and potential subcontractor inspection.
- Traceability and Certification for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including unique marking per MIL-STD-792.
- Submission of Material Certification (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) for each heat/lot/batch.
- Mercury-free materials.
- Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material, detailing contract info, NSN, and full compliance statement.
- Configuration control, including procedures for waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 2, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date; CDRLs due 20 days prior to material delivery.
Additional Notes
This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment. Only sources with an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual are eligible for award. Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov with your CAGE code.