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 opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves a critical component for shipboard systems, classified as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). The material must meet stringent quality and traceability requirements. Proposals are due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for a Stem for a size 2 1/2 Ball Valve in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 845-7108792, Item 3. Key requirements include:
- Material: ASTM-B150, Alloy C63200, Temper TQ50 or TQ55, with quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Testing & Certification: Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair/production welds, O-ring groove inspection, and thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series.
- Welding/Brazing: Must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, with prior approval for procedures and qualification data.
- Quality Assurance: Requires a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance (DCMA) at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including permanent marking per MIL-STD-792.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
- Mercury-Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 1, 2026
- Product Service Code: 4820 - Valves, Nonpowered
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each shipment. The primary point of contact is NATHANIEL.VENTURA.MIL@US.NAVY.MIL (phone: 9296029222). Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the Primary POC.
Additional Notes
The opportunity emphasizes the critical nature of the material, requiring robust quality control, inspection, and certification processes throughout the supply chain, including subcontractors.