VALVE, NEEDLE
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Needle Valves (PSC 4820) designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" material for crucial shipboard systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation closing date has been amended, and proposals are now due by February 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the supply of Needle Valves in accordance with Naval Ship System Command drawing 7067139 part 17. The material must be ASTM-B150, Alloy UNS C63200 Temper TQ50 or TQ55. Due to the critical nature of the material, stringent quality assurance, material traceability, and certification requirements are in place.
Key Requirements
Offerors must adhere to comprehensive quality system requirements, including ISO-9001, with calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Detailed certifications are required for material (DI-MISC-81020), non-destructive tests, and weld filler metals. Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory. Welding and brazing must comply with specified Navy standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278). All threads must be inspected per FED-STD-H28 series. Contractors must maintain configuration control, and all waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government approval. The material must be mercury-free. Government Source Inspection (GSI) may be performed at the contractor's and subcontractor's facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 6, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the effective contract date, with certification data due 20 days prior.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. The contract will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
This amendment updates the solicitation closing date, changes Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC to N50286, and outlines the proposed delivery schedule. Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions and waiver requests.