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 offers for the procurement of a Stem for 2 1/2-inch ball valves. This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I). The evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Proposals are due by June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of a stem for a 2 1/2-inch ball valve, conforming to BUSHIPS drawing 516-2006076, piece 5, with specific amplifications and modifications. The material must be ASTM-B150 temper TQ50. Due to its critical application in shipboard systems, the material has been designated as Level I SPECIAL EMPHASIS, requiring stringent quality control and traceability to prevent failure, injury, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 13, 2026
Key Requirements
Offerors must adhere to comprehensive quality assurance and material control procedures.
- Quality System: Must be in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate), with calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Material Certification & Traceability: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is mandatory for the stem. Traceability is critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers, permanent marking per MIL-STD-792, and detailed certification reports (DI-MISC-81020). Electronic signatures are acceptable under controlled conditions.
- Testing: Includes Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair and production welds, and thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and qualification data must be submitted for review and approval prior to performing any welding or brazing, adhering to specifications like S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278. A Certificate of Compliance is required for all weld filler metals.
- Configuration Control: Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer review and approval.
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain mercury or mercury compounds.
Evaluation
Award will be made based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology.
Submission Details
Certification data, including test results, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Specific WAWF codes ("Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040) and email notification (PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil) are required. No material is to be shipped without prior acceptance. For access to drawings, requests must be made on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Point of Contact.
Contact: JAMES.E.LEWIS711.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 7176057403.