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 procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is for Level One Program / Special Emphasis Material, critical for shipboard systems. The opportunity is a Solicitation, and proposals are due by February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the supply of STEM, NEEDLE VALVE in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 556-7015840, part number 4, with material specified as ASTM-B150, Alloy C63200. Due to its critical nature, the material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent control procedures. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, non-destructive testing certifications for weld repairs, and comprehensive certification of compliance.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to finished component, including unique marking and control procedures for all processes and subcontracted operations.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and qualification data must be submitted for review and approval prior to performing any welding or brazing.
- Thread Inspection: All threads must be inspected per FED-STD-H28 series or acceptable commercial equivalents.
- Configuration Control: Maintenance of total equipment baseline configuration, with waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) requiring Government approval.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, 04:30 PM EST
- Published: February 11, 2026 (Note: Published date is after response date, refer to response date for deadline)
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers (see Clause 252.204-7024). The award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. This is a rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
Drawings are accessible via sam.gov. Partial and early delivery is authorized and desired. Certification data, including test certifications and special emphasis C of C, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) prior to each shipment, 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.