VALVE, GATE 16IN
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 for the repair of VALVE, GATE 16IN. This opportunity, issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF), requires a Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) of 274 days and Government Source Inspection (GSI). The solicitation close date has been extended to March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the repair of VALVE, GATE 16IN (CAGE 76364, Ref. No. G15100059M WS). Contractors must verify nomenclature, part number, and NSN prior to responding. Key requirements include:
- Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT): 274 days, measured from asset return to acceptance. Price reductions will be applied for unexcusable delays.
- Government Source Inspection (GSI): Required.
- Mercury-Free Requirement: Materials must be free from mercury contamination, especially for use on submarines/surface ships. Written approval is needed for any functional inclusion of metallic mercury.
- Marking: Items must be physically identified in accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Changes in Design: Specific codes (1-6) define procedures for part number or design changes.
- Inspection & Testing: Contractor is responsible for all inspection and testing per manufacturer's specifications. Records must be kept for 365 days post-delivery.
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD 2073 and the Contract/Purchase Order Schedule.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ for repair), resulting in a bilateral award.
- Set-Aside: None specified for the prime contract. Small Business Subcontracting Plan clauses (DOD Contracts) are included.
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EST (extended by amendment).
- Published: February 19, 2026.
- Freight: FOB Origin.
- Quote Requirements: Must include Unit Price, Total Price, and RTAT. Offerors not meeting the required RTAT must provide capacity constraints.
- Testing & Evaluation (T&E): Quote T&E fee/price if an asset is determined Beyond Repair (BR/BER).
- Awardee Information: Quote must include Awardee CAGE, Inspection & Acceptance CAGE, and Facility/Subcontractor CAGE.
- New Unit Price: Quote new unit price and delivery lead-time for comparison.
Additional Notes
This solicitation encourages accelerated delivery. Consideration for award will only be given to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item; proof must be provided with the offer. Technical questions should be referred to the Procurement Contracting Officer.