STEM,FLUID VALVE
Overview
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PSC
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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 a STEM,FLUID VALVE assembly. This is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for a crucial shipboard system, requiring stringent quality and traceability controls. Responses are due by February 2, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the manufacture and supply of a complete Stem and Disk Assembly, specifically Piece 3 - Disk, Piece 5 - Disk Nut, Piece 29 - Retaining Ring (Stem), and Piece 35 - Stem, in accordance with Flowserve drawing 2536-5. Key requirements include:
- Material: ASTM-A276, Type 410, heat-treated to 282-320 BHN before machining.
- Testing: Dye Penetrant Inspection for all hardfacing, performed per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 with acceptance per MIL-STD-2035.
- Welding/Brazing: Must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248. Procedures and qualification data require prior review and approval.
- Quality System: Must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternate.
- Traceability & Certification: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Material must be traceable to certification test reports via unique numbers/markings (MIL-STD-792). Certifications (DI-MISC-80678, DI-MISC-81020) are required, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Mercury-Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Configuration Control: Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) must be submitted via the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: February 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 2, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Government Quality Assurance (DCMA) at the source is required. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each shipment, with specific