STEM,FLUID VALVE
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Mechanicsburg is soliciting proposals for STEM, FLUID VALVE components, specifically a stem for a 1-inch ball valve, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of a stem for a 1-inch ball valve, manufactured in accordance with NAVSHIPS drawing 845-4558706, item 8. The material must be ASTM-B150, alloy C63200, temper TQ50 or TQ55. Due to its critical application in shipboard systems, the material is designated as Level I/SUBSAFE, requiring stringent quality assurance, traceability, and certification.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 2, 2026
- Rating: "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Documented quality system procedures (CDRL DI-QCIC-81110) are required prior to award for LI/SUBSAFE material.
- Certifications & Traceability: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required for parts. Certificate of Compliance (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) is mandatory for Special Emphasis Material, with full traceability from material to certification test reports (CDRL DI-MISC-81020). Electronic signatures are acceptable under controlled conditions.
- Welding & Inspection: Welding and brazing must adhere to specified military standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278). Welding procedures and qualification data require prior approval. Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 and 100% inspection of material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I/II changes require Contracting Officer approval.
- WAWF: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" DODAACs (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively). Email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL is required. No material shipment prior to acceptance.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This opportunity is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on beta.SAM and followed by an email to the Primary POC. The Portsmouth NSY DODAAC has been updated to N50286.