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 has issued a Solicitation for STEM, FLUID VALVE components. This opportunity is for the procurement of specialized valve stems designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the supply of stems for 3-inch ball valves, manufactured in accordance with Newport News drawing 255587, item 7, with specific amplifications and modifications. The material specified is QQ-N-286, form 2, annealed and age hardened, with weld repair explicitly not allowed. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, testing certifications for annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection for larger diameter materials.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 9:30 PM EST
- Published: February 17, 2026
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Bidders must demonstrate a robust quality system compliant with ISO 9001, and calibration systems meeting ISO 10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. The material is classified as Level I/SUBSAFE, necessitating strict traceability from material to certification test reports. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 must be conducted by one of the specifically approved laboratories. The contractor is responsible for maintaining total equipment baseline configuration, and all waivers, deviations, or engineering change proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval. Government Quality Assurance (DCMA QAR) at the source is required, and documented quality system procedures must be submitted prior to award. All materials must be mercury-free.
Submission & Contact
Certification data, including test results and a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each shipment. WAWF entries require specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes, with 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 call 717-605-2430.