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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Fluid Valve Stems, designated as Special Emphasis Material, for crucial shipboard systems. This requirement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due March 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves manufacturing and supplying Fluid Valve Stems (item 12) in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 845-7108906, with specific amplifications. The material is critical, and its failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, vital shipboard systems, or the ship itself. Key material is QQ-N-286, Form 2, Annealed and Age Hardened.
Key Requirements
Offerors must adhere to stringent quality assurance, testing, and traceability protocols:
- Material: QQ-N-286, Form 2, Annealed and Age Hardened, with specific testing for Annealing, Age Hardening, and Ultrasonic Inspection for larger components.
- Testing: Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 must be performed by approved laboratories. Thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series (or ASME B1 equivalent).
- Quality System: Must comply with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Suppliers of Level I/SUBSAFE material must submit documented quality system procedures.
- Traceability & Certification: Imperative for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability markings on material linked to chemical/mechanical properties. Re-certification is needed if material properties are altered. Electronic signatures are acceptable under controlled conditions.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: All require Contracting Officer review and approval, with specific documentation requirements.
- Government Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required, with notification to DCMA. Prime contractors are responsible for flowing down requirements to subcontractors and ensuring their quality control.
- Packaging: Must be in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing)
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 17, 2026
- Delivery: CLIN 0001AA requires delivery within 365 days.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Submission & Access
Drawings for this solicitation are posted on SAM.gov; access must be requested through the platform, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped before acceptance. Contact: ROBERT.H.LANGEL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, Phone: 7176053353.