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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a Stem for a 5 inch Ball Valve. This critical component is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for use in crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability controls. This solicitation is issued under emergency acquisition flexibilities, and the resulting award will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Stem for a 5 inch Ball Valve to be manufactured in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 7286651, Item 10. Key material specifications include QQ-N-286, Form 2 Hot Finished, Annealed and Age Hardened, with no weld repair permitted. The scope mandates quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, specific testing certifications (e.g., ultrasonic inspection, slow strain rate tensile tests by approved laboratories), and detailed inspection of O-ring grooves and threads per FED-STD-H28 series.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: March 31, 2026
- Published: March 2, 2026
Quality Assurance & Certifications
Bidders must possess an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual and maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-4). The contract requires comprehensive Certificate of Compliance (SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL), strict material traceability (unique numbers, MIL-STD-792 marking), and detailed material handling procedures. All certification data, including test results (CDRL DI-MISC-80678, DI-MISC-81020), and inspection system procedures (CDRL DI-QCIC-81110), must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
Additional Notes
Configuration control, including the submission of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and approval of Waivers/Deviations by the Contracting Officer, is critical. The material must be mercury-free. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD 2073. Access to drawings must be requested via SAM.gov.