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, FLUID VALVE. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its critical use in shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of a STEM, FLUID VALVE, to be manufactured in accordance with Navships drawing 803-1385965, piece 37, with specific material requirements including ASTM-A182, grade F6a, class 2 or SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, class 410, condition T. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, non-destructive testing (NDT), welding/brazing in accordance with specified standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278), thread inspection (FED-STD-H28 series), and stem hardness testing. The contract mandates a Certificate of Compliance for all items, configuration control, and adherence to mercury-free requirements.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or an alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required, with specific marking and material handling procedures. Electronic signatures on Level I certification documents are accepted under controlled processes. All certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 27, 2026, 3:29 AM EDT
- Delivery: Final material delivery on or before 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract.
- Rating: This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on Contracts Opportunities (beta.SAM). The Portsmouth NSY DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286. Certification data submission via WAWF requires specific 'Ship to' (N50286), 'Inspect by' (N39040), and 'Accept by' (N39040) codes, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.