VALVE ASSY FLOOD LE
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 the manufacture and delivery of VALVE ASSY FLOOD LE (Product Service Code 4820). This requirement is for a 2 1/2-inch Ball Valve, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), critical for shipboard systems. The solicitation, N00104-26-Q-ZA13, includes a classified annex, requiring offerors to possess a valid U.S. Security Clearance of CONFIDENTIAL or higher.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manufacture a 2 1/2-inch Ball Valve in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 7286740 Assembly A2 and associated engineering reports. This includes specific material requirements (e.g., ASTM-B369, QQ-N-286, SAE-AMS-6931, MD71-GG Mearthane), extensive testing (annealing, age hardening, ultrasonic, weldability, pressure, non-destructive, radiography), and strict quality assurance protocols. The material is for crucial shipboard systems, necessitating rigorous control procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: Extended indefinitely (original: February 19, 2026)
- Published: February 18, 2026 (latest amendment)
- Contact: ROBERT.H.LANGEL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 717-605-3353
Key Requirements
Offerors must have a CONFIDENTIAL or higher U.S. Security Clearance to access classified annexes. The contract involves Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will be DO certified under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). A robust quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and comprehensive traceability for Level I/SUBSAFE materials are mandatory. Detailed specifications cover material handling, marking (MIL-STD-792), thread inspection (FED-STD-H28), welding, and radiography.
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Additional Notes
Drawings are available on SAM.gov, requiring access requests and email notification to the POC. The solicitation has been extended indefinitely due to a technical question, with a future amendment expected to provide an answer and a new closing date. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.