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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for STEM, NEEDLE VALVE components. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical shipboard system, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I)". The procurement requires strict adherence to quality, certification, and traceability standards. Proposals are due by February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of STEM, NEEDLE VALVE components, which are crucial for shipboard systems. The material must conform to NAVSEA drawing 556-7015840, part number 4, and be made from ASTM-B150, Alloy C63200. Key requirements include:
- Non-Destructive Testing for weld repair and production welds.
- Inspection of O-ring grooves and sealing surfaces per the General Acceptance Criteria (GAC) standard CSD008.
- Adherence to specific welding and brazing standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248).
- Strict configuration control, including procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury-free material requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Rated order for national defense use under DPAS).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC.
- Published: January 7, 2026.
- Delivery: Certification data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery, PNSY review 18 working days after receipt, final material delivery 180 days. Partial and early delivery are authorized and desired.
Key Requirements
Offerors must demonstrate robust Quality System Requirements in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208, MIL-STD-45662).
- Certifications: A Certificate of Compliance is mandatory for all SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL, including detailed test results (CDRL DI-MISC-80678). Electronic signatures are acceptable under controlled conditions.
- Traceability: Full material traceability is required from raw material to final component, identified by unique numbers and markings per MIL-STD-792.
- Inspections: Contractor and subcontractor inspections are subject to Government Quality Assurance at source. Final inspection includes 100% verification of material properties, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Welding: Requires submission and approval of welding procedures and qualification data, with specific requirements for consumed weld metal C of C and notification to DCMA for new qualifications.
Evaluation
Past performance will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, as per Clause 252.204-7024. The award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance.
Additional Notes
Drawings for this opportunity can be accessed via sam.gov. All certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.