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 manufacture of VALVE,BALL components. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires the production of a 1-inch Ball Valve according to detailed NAVSHIPS drawings and stringent material specifications. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for use in crucial shipboard systems. Proposals are due by February 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves manufacturing a complete 1-inch Ball Valve, including specific components like the Nut, Body, Tailpiece, Stud, Self-Locking Hex Nut, Ball, Seats, and Stem. Each component has precise material requirements (e.g., ASTM-B505, ASTM-B369, MIL-C-15726, QQ-N-286, SAE-AMS-6931, Delrin). The effort necessitates special control procedures to ensure receipt of correct material.
Key Requirements
- Drawings: Manufacturing must adhere to NAVSHIPS Drawing 845-4558730, ER2642-742-01F4, ER2640-808X1J1, and modified Stem to Drawing 845-2445483. Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov and emailing the Point of Contact.
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing is required, including Non-Destructive Tests, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection, Quality Conformance Tests, Weldability Tests, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Pressure Tests. Radiography is required for the Body. Certifications are mandatory for various materials and tests, with specific laboratories listed for Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662 calibration). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability and certification requirements apply to all materials, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, ensuring material quality and proper identification.
- Welding/Brazing: Specific procedures and qualifications are required for welding and brazing, with prior approval needed for procedures and qualification data.
- National Defense: This is a DX certified order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), utilizing Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- NOFORN/Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information: Access to sensitive information is required; a security agreement form must be downloaded and emailed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Delivery: 365 days for CLIN 0001AA.
- Proposal Due: February 10, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Published: January 8, 2026.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Additional Notes
The solicitation close date was extended by 30 days due to a delay in posting drawings. All contractual documents will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance.