STEM,FLUID,VALVE

SOL #: N0010426QZA77Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

PSC

Valves, Nonpowered (4820)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b12359b0c17449d798c20c93423ec4d2/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 4, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 25, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 23, 2026, 8:30 PM

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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, has issued a solicitation for a Stem for a 5-inch Ball Valve. This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material used in crucial shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury or loss. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due April 2, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will supply a stem for a 5-inch Ball Valve, manufactured in accordance with Newport News Drawing 255578, piece 10. The material must be QQ-N-286, Form 2 or Form 7 Annealed and Age Hardened. This is designated as Special Emphasis Material due to its critical application, necessitating stringent control procedures. Key requirements include:

Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
Testing certifications for annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection.
Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by pre-approved laboratories.
Strict traceability and certification for Level I/SUBSAFE systems.
No weld repair allowed on QQ-N-286 material.
Mercury-free materials.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
NAICS: 332919 (Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing)
PSC: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
Response Due: April 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
Published: February 25, 2026
Warranty: One year from date of delivery.
FOB: Destination

Key Requirements & Evaluation

Offerors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation. All contractual documents will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. This is a DO certified order for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment, and no material is to be shipped without prior acceptance. Drawings are available on SAM.gov, and access must be requested.