STEM,FLUID VALVE

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, has issued a Solicitation for STEM, FLUID VALVE (Product Service Code 4820 - Valves, Nonpowered). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks a contractor to supply a stem for a 1-inch ball valve for a crucial shipboard system. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I), requiring stringent quality control. This amendment updates the closing date and provides additional requirements. Proposals are due by March 20, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide a stem for a 1-inch ball valve in accordance with NAVSHIPS drawing 845-4558706, item 8. The material must be ASTM-B150, alloy C63200, temper TQ50 or TQ55, requiring quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis. Key requirements include:

• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications for weld repair/production weld.
• Inspection of O-ring grooves and mating sealing surfaces.
• Welding and brazing procedures must comply with specified NAVSEA standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248). Procedures and Qualification Data must be submitted for review/approval.
• Maintenance of total equipment baseline configuration and submission of proprietary design drawings in electronic (C4) format.
• Strict adherence to mercury-free requirements.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business
• Response Due: March 20, 2026, at 20:30 UTC
• Published: February 26, 2026
• Rating: This is a "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
• Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
• Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery; PNSY review 6 working days after receipt; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.

Key Requirements & Quality Assurance

This opportunity involves SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, necessitating robust quality systems and traceability.

• Quality System: Must comply with ISO-9001, ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208.
• Government Quality Assurance (GQA): Will be performed at the source. Contractors must notify DCMA.
• Traceability & Certification: Full material traceability to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE) is mandatory, including unique traceability numbers and permanent marking per MIL-STD-792. Re-certification is required if material properties are altered during fabrication. Electronic signatures are acceptable under controlled conditions.
• Subcontractor Management: Prime contractors must ensure quality requirements flow down to sub-tier suppliers, including the right for Government source inspection.
• Waivers/Deviations & ECPs: All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require review and approval by the Contracting Officer.
• Packaging: Must adhere to MIL-STD 2073.
• Submission: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific DODAACs (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.

Additional Notes

Access to drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions and waiver requests.