TAILPIECE,UNION

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, has issued a solicitation for a Tailpiece, Union for a 3-inch Trunion Ball Valve. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The required material is designated as Special Emphasis Material due to its critical use in shipboard systems. Proposals are due by April 27, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the procurement of a Tailpiece (piece 7) for a 3-inch Trunion Ball Valve, to be manufactured in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 517-5486332, with specific modifications (e.g., bolt circle holes not drilled/spot faced, stress relief optional). The material must be ASTM-B369, UNS C96400. This item is classified as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its critical role in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship.

Key Requirements

Contractors must adhere to stringent quality and certification standards. This includes:

• Testing: Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair/production welds, Weldability Test for ASTM-B369 material, and a Hydrostatic Test to 1275 PSI for a minimum of five minutes with no leakage or permanent deformation.
• Certifications: Submission of a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material, Test Certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-80678), and Material Certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-81020) with quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis. Electronic signatures are accepted under specific controls.
• Quality System: Maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025.
• Traceability: Full traceability from material to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE) is mandatory, including unique traceability markings (MIL-STD-792).
• Welding/Brazing: All welding and brazing must comply with specified Navy standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000). Procedures and qualification data require prior review and approval.
• Mercury Free: All furnished hardware and supplies must be mercury-free.
• Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Strict procedures for submitting and obtaining approval for any waivers, deviations, or Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.

Contract Details & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business
• Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
• Published Date: January 22, 2026
• Response Date: April 27, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
• Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review/acceptance within 6 working days. Final material delivery is 365 days after the contract's effective date.
• Priority Rating: This is a "DO" rated order, certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

Submission & Evaluation

Offers will be evaluated considering past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific DODAACs for "Ship to" (N50286), "Inspect by" (N39040), and "Accept by" (N39040), and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the Primary POC.

Additional Notes

This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Portsmouth NSY DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.