STEM,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 Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for STEM,VALVE components. This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material used in crucial shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality and control procedures. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The procurement involves STEM,VALVE components that must conform to Naval Sea System Command drawing 801-6408786, FIND NO 16, and utilize SAE-AMS-6931 material. Key requirements include Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair, thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series, and O-ring groove inspection. Welding and brazing processes must adhere to specific military standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), with procedures and qualification data requiring prior approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities apply)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, at 21:30 UTC
- Published: February 11, 2026
- Delivery: CLIN 0001AA requires delivery within 365 days.
- Priority Rating: DO certified for national defense under DPAS.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 for calibration. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required, with DCMA QARs reviewing NDT procedures. A Certificate of Compliance is mandatory for Special Emphasis Material and weld filler metals, ensuring traceability to material certification test reports. All material must be mercury-free. Configuration control, including waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), requires Contracting Officer approval. Certification data, including test results, must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
Inspection & Traceability
The contractor must maintain adequate records of all inspections and tests. Receiving inspection includes verifying traceability markings, legibility, and compliance of certification reports. Final inspection involves material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 (General Inspection Level II), with 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications. Traceability must be maintained from raw material through all process operations to the finished component, with unique traceability markings.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Additional Notes
Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Point of Contact.