STEM,FLUID,VALVE
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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 for Stem, Fluid, Valve components. This opportunity requires the supply of 105 units of a specialized stem assembly for 1/4 inch inline needle valves, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" due to its critical shipboard application. The solicitation emphasizes stringent quality assurance, material traceability, and certification requirements. Proposals are due by February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 105 each of a stem assembly for 1/4 inch inline needle valves, manufactured in accordance with CPV MANUFACTURING drawing PLC-11403, PC No. 4, MFG. P/No. 008001DC, specifically using Revision J of the drawing. The material must be QQ-N-281, class B (Nickel-Copper Alloy). This material is classified as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for crucial shipboard systems, necessitating strict control procedures to prevent failure, injury, or loss of vital systems.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (as amplified) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate of MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable.
- Traceability & Certification: Full material traceability from raw material to finished component is mandatory, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis. A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) is required for all Special Emphasis material, detailing traceability to individual items.
- Welding/Brazing: If applicable, welding and brazing must adhere to S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278 and S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, with procedures and qualification data submitted for approval.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes require Contracting Officer approval via the ECDS system.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required. Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4, Level II, and 100% inspection of traceability markings and certification reports.
- Mercury Free: All hardware and supplies must be mercury-free.
- Packaging: Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Quantity: 105 each
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 5, 2026
Additional Notes
Certification data, including for weld filler metals, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow). The ECDS system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions, questions, and waiver requests. The primary point of contact is CHRISTIAN.M.VALDEZ4.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-3229.