STEM,FLUID 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 for STEM, FLUID VALVE (NSN 4820-01-545-4555) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This procurement is for a crucial shipboard system, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" material (Level I), requiring stringent quality and traceability controls. An amendment has extended the closing date to June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture of valve stems in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 6405738, including self-locking elements. Key requirements include:
- Material: QQ-N-281, Class A, Form 1, Condition Hot Finished for the stem.
- Testing & Certification: Certifications for non-destructive tests (for weld repair/production weld), thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series, and O-ring groove inspection. Extensive certification data (DI-MISC-80678, DI-MISC-81020) is required for chemical, mechanical, and test results.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and qualification data must be submitted for review and approval prior to performing any welding or brazing, adhering to S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278 or 0900-LP-001-7000.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 for calibration) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662 for calibration).
- Traceability: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers marked on material, maintained through all processes, and supported by comprehensive certification reports.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 20, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the contract effective date. Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Rating: This will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
Evaluation will consider price and past performance, with past performance being more important.
Additional Notes
- Drawings: Access to drawings must be requested via SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- WAWF: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) with specific DODAACs for "Ship to" (N50286), "Inspect by" (N39040), and "Accept by" (N39040), and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- DODAAC Change: Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.
- ECDS: The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions and waiver requests.