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 proposals for STEM, FLUID VALVE components. This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I/SUBSAFE) used in crucial shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the supply of Stem, Fluid Valve components in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 845-7108906 item 12, with specific material requirements including QQ-N-286, Form 2, Annealed and Age Hardened. Key aspects include:
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for specified parts.
- Specialized testing certifications, including Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests performed by approved laboratories.
- Adherence to FED-STD-H28 series for thread inspection and General Acceptance Criteria (GAC) for O-ring grooves.
- Strict configuration control, requiring contractor-maintained baselines and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for modifications.
- Mercury-free materials and a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
A robust quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208) is mandatory, subject to Government evaluation and source inspection. Traceability from material to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE) is critical, with specific marking requirements per MIL-STD-792. Electronic signatures on Level I certification documents are accepted under controlled conditions. Receiving and Final Inspections include 100% verification of traceability markings and certification data.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities apply)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing)
- Proposal Due: March 19, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 13, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Drawings are available on SAM.gov; access requests should be followed by an email to the POC.
Additional Notes
This is a DO certified order for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Offerors must provide packaging location if different from their address.