STEM ASSEMBLY
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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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a Complete Valve Plug (Leslie Controls, Inc. drawing 29307N, piece 18). This is a high priority procurement for the critical Level One shipboard program, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material." Proposals are due by May 4, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of a Complete Valve Plug for a crucial shipboard system, where incorrect or defective material could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. The material is designated as Level I, requiring stringent control procedures. Key requirements include:
- Material: AISI 316 for the Valve Plug stem, requiring chemical certification.
- Testing & Inspection: Dye Penetrant Inspection, Visual Magnification, and Non-Destructive Tests for the Valve Plug and weldments. Thread inspection must adhere to FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1. Internal threads must be cut.
- Welding & Brazing: Must comply with specific Navy standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248). Procedures and qualification data require submission for approval within 120 days post-award.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) with calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Source Inspection (GSI) is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory, with unique traceability numbers marked on materials. Electronic signatures on Level I certification documents are accepted under controlled processes. All certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
- Configuration Control: Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval.
- Mercury-Free: Hardware and supplies must be free of intentionally added mercury.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 4, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: April 6, 2026, 7:53 AM UTC
Additional Notes
This is a high priority procurement for the Level One program, issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Partial and early delivery is authorized and desired at no additional cost. Contact: JEFFREY.A.DIETRICH5.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 717-605-4078.