STEM
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, has issued a Solicitation for STEM items (Product Service Code 4820: Valves, Nonpowered). This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material used in crucial shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality and traceability. The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the procurement of Stem item 14 in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 7285216, with specific amplifications. The material, QQ-N-286, Alloy UNS N05500, must be annealed and age hardened. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, specific testing certifications (e.g., ultrasonic inspection), and a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material. Weld repair is prohibited on QQ-N-286 material.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 25, 2026
Key Requirements & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated considering past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Alternatively, MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-4 is acceptable. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required, necessitating notification to DCMA.
Traceability and Certification are critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, or heat-treat numbers, and permanent marking per MIL-STD-792. Material certification test reports must be comprehensive, and electronic signatures are accepted under controlled conditions. All certification data, including for sub-tier suppliers, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively). No material is to be shipped prior to WAWF acceptance.
Important Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Drawings are available on SAM.gov, and access requests should be emailed to the Point of Contact. Waivers and Deviations require PCO approval and must be submitted to the NAVSUP WSS Contracting Specialist via email. The product must be mercury-free. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.