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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a Stem for a 2.50-inch Fluid Valve. This requirement is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material due to its critical use in shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality control and traceability. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the supply of a stem for a 2.50-inch ball valve, manufactured in accordance with NAVSEA drawings 801-6405339 and DN6405339C6. Key requirements include:
- Use of QQ-N-286 material, with weld repair explicitly prohibited.
- Mandatory quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection.
- Adherence to FED-STD-H28 series for thread inspection and specific criteria for O-ring grooves.
- Performance of Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests by approved laboratories.
- Strict Certificate of Compliance and Configuration Control procedures, including handling of waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Material must be Mercury Free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (Deviation 2020-O0008)
- Response Due: March 16, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 23, 2026
- Delivery: CLIN 0001AA requires delivery within 365 days.
- Priority Rating: This is a DO certified order for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Quality Assurance & Evaluation
Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (with ISO-17025). The contract mandates Government Quality Assurance at source and requires submission of documented quality system procedures. Extensive traceability and certification requirements (DI-MISC-81020) are in place for all materials, including 100% inspection of certification data and traceability markings. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on SAM.gov. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance.