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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech is soliciting for STEM FLUID,VALVE components, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The resultant award will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by July 21, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of STEM FLUID,VALVE components in accordance with Newport News drawing 255753, piece 96, and specified amplifications. The material must be ASTM-B150, Alloy C63000, Temper HR50, High Strength. Due to the critical nature of the material, stringent quality assurance, testing, and traceability requirements are in place to prevent failure that could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or damage to shipboard systems.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must have an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual, adhering to ISO 9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO 10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Testing & Certifications: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is mandatory for the Stem. Non-Destructive Tests are required for weld repair/production welds. Thread inspection must follow FED-STD-H28 series (minimum System 21). Welding and brazing must comply with specific NAVSEA standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248).
- Traceability: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers on materials and comprehensive certification reports. Material re-identification and re-certification are necessary if properties are altered during processing.
- Inspection: Receiving inspection must verify traceability, report legibility, and compliance. Final inspection includes material sampling (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4) and 100% inspection of material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain equipment baseline configuration. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes require Contracting Officer approval.
- Mercury Free: All hardware and supplies must be free of intentionally added mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral, "DO" rated order)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: July 21, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: June 8, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days of contract effective date. CDRLs due 20 days prior to material delivery.
Submission & Contact
Access to drawings must be requested via SAM.gov, including your CAGE code. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) prior to each shipment, with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped without acceptance. For inquiries, contact KATHRYN.E.SHUTT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-2430.