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 Mech has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of a STEM,FLUID VALVE. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves supplying a critical component for shipboard systems. Proposals are due by August 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the supply of a stem for a 1-inch ball valve, manufactured in accordance with NAVSHIPS drawing 845-4558706, item 8. The material specified is ASTM-B150, alloy C63200, temper TQ50 or TQ55. This item is classified as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its use in crucial shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems/ship.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due Date: August 10, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: February 25, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with final material delivery required within 365 days after the contract's effective date.
- Rated Order: This is a "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Acquisition Flexibilities: This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Quality Assurance & Technical Requirements
Offerors must adhere to stringent quality system requirements, including ISO-9001, ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, and MIL-I-45208 or MIL-STD-45662. Extensive traceability and certification are mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, as detailed in DI-MISC-81020 and DI-MISC-80678. Welding and brazing processes must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248. All certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). Past performance will be a factor in evaluation.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings requires a request on the individual solicitation page on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC. The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed to N50286.