STEM,NEEDLE 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 / NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg is soliciting proposals for the supply of STEM, NEEDLE VALVE components. This requirement is designated as Special Emphasis (Level I) material, critical for shipboard systems where failure could result in serious personnel injury or loss of life. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will supply STEM, NEEDLE VALVE in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 556-7015840, Part Number 5, using ASTM-B150, Alloy C63200 material. The scope includes rigorous requirements for:
- Material Certification & Traceability: Extensive chemical and mechanical analysis, Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), and strict material handling procedures.
- Quality Assurance: Compliance with ISO-9001, ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208.
- Manufacturing Processes: Specific requirements for welding, brazing, and thread inspection (FED-STD-H28 series).
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury-Free: Strict prohibition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a "DO" rated order (National Defense use under DPAS).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.
- Published: January 8, 2026.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material 365 days after contract effective date.
- Flexibilities: Issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Quality & Submission
- Government Quality Assurance: Performance of Government Quality Assurance at source by DCMA.
- Certification Data: Must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect/Accept by N39040) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
- Drawings: Access to drawings must be requested on beta.SAM.gov.
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.
Contact
Primary Point of Contact: Lydia M. Shaloka (LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 215-697-4717).