SEAT,VALVE BODY
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 the procurement of SEAT, VALVE BODY components. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a "Level One Program" involving "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" critical for shipboard systems. The requirement is for body seats for 12-inch Hull and Backup Valves. Proposals are due by March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will be responsible for manufacturing and supplying body seats in accordance with Naval SeaSystems Command Drawing 845-7016077 Item 115 and General Notes Drawing 803-5959311. The material specified is MC903 (Type 6 cast nylon) or an approved equal, meeting stringent chemical and mechanical property requirements. Key aspects include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis required for seats.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, ISO-17025, MIL-I-45208, and MIL-STD-45662. Government Quality Assurance at source is required, with DCMA QAR involvement.
- Traceability & Marking: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports, with permanent marking on seats (except Teflon) per MIL-STD-792.
- Mercury-Free: Materials must be mercury-free.
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: January 23, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data 20 days prior to delivery, PNSY review 18 working days after receipt, final material delivery 350 days. Partial and early deliveries are authorized and desired.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers (Clause 252.204-7024). The award will be issued bilaterally, requiring the contractor's written acceptance. This is a rated order certified for national defense use, requiring compliance with the Defense Priorities and Allocations System Regulation (15 CFR 700).
Additional Notes
Drawings are accessible via sam.gov. The BIDSET contains NOFORN drawings and documents. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to shipment. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for data submissions and questions.