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 a Stem for a 3-inch Ball Valve. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). The resultant award will be a bilaterally issued contract, DO certified for national defense under DPAS. Proposals are due June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a stem for a 3-inch ball valve, conforming to Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 845-4558766, Item 13A. The material must be QQ-N-286, Form 2, Cold Drawn, Annealed and Age Hardened, with no weld repair allowed. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, specific testing certifications (e.g., Annealing, Age Hardening, Ultrasonic Inspection), and O-ring groove inspections. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 must be performed by approved laboratories. The contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration, with strict controls for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Quality Assurance & Traceability
This is a high-quality requirement, emphasizing ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration system compliance. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, and the contractor's quality system is subject to evaluation. Traceability is paramount for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers, material markings per MIL-STD-792, and comprehensive material certification (DI-MISC-81020). Receiving and final inspections are detailed, including 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications. A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) for Special Emphasis Material is mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral agreement required)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 3, 2026
Evaluation
Past performance with NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the POC. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped without acceptance. Contact Zachary R. Morrill at zachary.r.morrill.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-1552 for inquiries.