VALVE BALL
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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a VALVE BALL (Part Number: SS-63ES8-LLK-NL, Manufacturer: SWAGELOK CO). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due by June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of a specific VALVE BALL that must meet the requirements outlined in the ordering data and throughout the contract. Key specifications include:
- Manufacturer: SWAGELOK CO (3T9T9)
- Part Number: SS-63ES8-LLK-NL
- Design, Material, and Dimensions: Must be in accordance with the specified manufacturer and part number.
- Exclusion of Mercury: Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited from being intentionally added or coming into direct contact with hardware.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (for a specific item)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, at 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 27, 2026
Key Requirements & Clauses
- Technical Documentation: No separate technical drawings or data are provided; the part number/catalog number is considered fully descriptive.
- Order of Precedence: In case of conflict, amendments take precedence, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, invoked STRS, drawings, and specifications. Section "C" takes precedence over "D".
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government.
- Packaging: Requirements include MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags for cleanliness controls, and MIL-STD 2073 packaging. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required. The packaging label must be marked "VLVE BALL".
- Pricing Validity: Quoted pricing is valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified by the offeror.
- Contractual Documents: Considered "issued" when deposited in mail, transmitted by fax, or sent by other electronic commerce methods like email.
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on Commercial Products and Commercial Services criteria (DEV 2026-O0028)(FEB 2026). Compliance with technical requirements and delivery dates is expected. Requests for waivers/deviations or delivery extensions must include justification and an offer of consideration.
Additional Notes
Requests for Nuclear Reactor Publications (Official Use Only/NOFORN) must be submitted to the Contracting Officer with certification of "need-to-know." Commercial specifications and standards are not available from government sources. Documents and drawings provided by the U.S. Navy will include a "Distribution Statement" (A-F) indicating usage limitations.