STEM,FLUID VALVE

SOL #: N0010426QZA53Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

PSC

Valves, Nonpowered (4820)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f6dd62e50a4b4f08b3e9207914bb8252/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 31, 2025

Last Updated

Feb 18, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 17, 2026, 8:30 PM

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 seeking proposals for STEM, FLUID VALVE (PSC 4820) for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I), requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by February 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for a Stem for a 3-inch ball valve, manufactured in accordance with Newport News drawing 255587, item 7, with specific amplifications and modifications. Key material requirements include:

Material: QQ-N-286, form 2, annealed and age hardened.
Prohibited: Weld repair on QQ-N-286 material.
Testing: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, annealing and age hardening tests, and ultrasonic inspection on starting material (for items made from QQ-N-286 with diameter/minimum distance of 4 inches or greater). The Slow Strain Rate Tensile Test for QQ-N-286 must be performed by one of several specified approved laboratories.
Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. This system is subject to Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source.
Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE) is required for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Material markings must provide direct traceability to chemical composition and mechanical properties.
Mercury Free: Materials must be mercury-free.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral).
Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered).
Response Due: February 17, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
Published: December 31, 2025.

Submission & Quality Assurance

Certifications: Certification data, including Test Certifications (DI-MISC-80678) and Inspection System Procedures (DI-QCIC-81110), must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped before acceptance.
WAWF Details: "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@NAVY.MIL.
Government Quality Assurance: Contractors must notify the assigned Government representative (or DCMA Office) upon award for GQA planning.
Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Detailed procedures for submitting and obtaining approval for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are provided, requiring review and approval by the Contracting Officer.