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 proposals for the procurement of a STEM, FLUID VALVE. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for material designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" for crucial shipboard systems. Proposals are due by August 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of a Stem for a 4-inch combination hull and backup ball valve, manufactured in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 801-6404584, find number 6. The material required is QQ-N-286, Form 2, Annealed and Age Hardened. The item is critical for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Proposal Due: August 24, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: February 23, 2026
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible.
- Certification & Traceability: Strict traceability and certification are required for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis. Electronic signatures are acceptable under specific controls.
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required 365 days after the contract's effective date. Certification data CDRLs must be submitted 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required. Receiving and final inspections include 100% verification of material, traceability, and certification reports.
- WAWF Submission: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) 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 shipment is allowed prior to acceptance.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. This procurement is a DX rated order certified for national defense use under DPAS.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on SAM.gov. The primary point of contact is JORDAN.D.NEELY2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.