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, has issued a Solicitation for the manufacture of a Stem for a 4-inch 3-way Ball Valve. This critical component is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality assurance and material traceability. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture of a stem for a 4-inch 3-way ball valve in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 845-7108907, item 10. This is a critical component for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. Key requirements include:
- Use of QQ-N-286, Alloy UNS N05500 material.
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, and testing certifications for annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection.
- Strict thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series.
- Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Detailed O-ring groove and sealing surface inspection.
- Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material.
- Configuration control, including procedures for waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury-free material requirement.
- Compliance with ISO 9001 quality system, ISO 10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 calibration system, and ISO 17025.
- Extensive material traceability and certification requirements, including unique traceability numbers and specific marking standards (MIL-STD-792).
- Detailed receiving and final inspection procedures, including material sampling and 100% inspection for traceability and certifications.
- Welding requirements, including submission of procedures and qualification data for approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: March 9, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 21, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to sources with an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual. The solicitation emphasizes strict adherence to all specifications, drawings, and quality system requirements (ISO 9001). Government Quality Assurance at source is required, and the contractor's quality system and products are subject to evaluation and verification.
Additional Notes
The resultant award will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Access to drawings must be requested via SAM.gov, including the CAGE code. All DD Form 1423 certification data (CDRLs) are due 20 days prior to material delivery. Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is mandatory for payments and certification data submission, with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.