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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of VALVE,BALL components. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent control procedures. This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due by March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of complete 1-inch Ball Valves, manufactured in accordance with specific NAVSHIPS Drawings (845-4558730, ER2642-742-01F4, and ER2640-808X1J1) and modified to Drawing 845-2445483 Assembly "DS". The scope includes detailed material specifications for various valve components (Nut, Body, Tailpiece, Stud, Self-Locking Hex Nut, Ball, Seats, Stem), requiring specific ASTM, MIL-DTL, and SAE-AMS standards.
Key Requirements
- Material Certification & Traceability: Extensive requirements for quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, material marking, and traceability for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, maintained through all processes and subcontractors.
- Testing: Mandates various tests including Non-Destructive Tests (Liquid Penetrant, Dye Penetrant, Ultrasonic Inspection), Quality Conformance Tests, Weldability Tests, and Pressure Tests. Radiography is required for the Body.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable.
- Welding/Brazing: Specific procedures and qualification data submission are required, with restrictions on repair welding for certain materials.
- Drawings: Access to NOFORN drawings and/or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information is required. Offerors must request access on SAM.gov and email the POC after downloading the security agreement form.
- DPAS Rating: This is a DX certified order for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Mercury Free: Materials must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 25, 2026
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Submission & Contact
Offerors must follow instructions for drawing access, including submitting a security agreement form to robert.h.langel.civ@us.navy.mil. All contractual documents will be issued electronically. Primary Contact: ROBERT.H.LANGEL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, Phone: 7176053353.