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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for a STEM, FLUID VALVE (Product Service Code 4820). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The requirement is for a stem for a 1-inch ball valve, designated as Special Emphasis Material due to its critical use in shipboard systems. This is a "DX" rated order under DPAS, issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due by August 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manufacture a stem for a 1-inch ball valve according to NAVSHIPS drawing 845-4558706, item 8, using ASTM-B150, alloy C63200, temper TQ50 or TQ55 material. This material is classified as Special Emphasis Material, requiring stringent control procedures to prevent failure. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, traceability, and certification for parts requiring it.
- Testing Certification: Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair/production welds.
- Quality System: Must comply with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, or MIL-I-45208, with Government Quality Assurance at source (DCMA).
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified per specified military standards.
- Configuration Control: Maintain total equipment baseline configuration, with strict procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury Free: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds allowed.
- Traceability: Maintain traceability from material to certification test reports, with specific marking requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: August 10, 2026
- Published: January 22, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
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.
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Access to drawings requires a request on the SAM.gov page, followed by an email to the Primary POC. Primary Contact: Alana M. Boyer at ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-1234.