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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a 1 1/2 inch Ball Valve (NSN 1H9330-01-436-1625Q3) for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation requires a CONFIDENTIAL or higher U.S. Security Clearance to access classified annexes. Proposals are due February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a 1 1/2 inch Ball Valve, specifically a modified version of Newport News Drawing 255786, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" due to its critical use in shipboard systems. The scope includes detailed material specifications, extensive testing (e.g., Non-Destructive, Liquid Penetrant, Pressure, Ultrasonic, Radiography), and rigorous quality assurance. The successful bidder will receive Government Furnished Material (GFM) NSN 1H9330-01-436-1625Q3 for the manufacture of a Thrust Washer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- NAICS Code: 332919
- Proposal Due: February 25, 2026, 8:30 PM EST (extended due to drawing delays)
- Published: January 21, 2026
Key Requirements
Offerors must possess a CONFIDENTIAL or higher U.S. Security Clearance to access the classified annex of RFQ N00104-26-Q-ZA18, which includes NOFORN and/or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. Access to drawings requires a security agreement form. The contract involves Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Quality assurance must adhere to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Strict material traceability, certification, and marking requirements apply, especially for "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material." Welding procedures and qualification data must be submitted for approval. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 material must be conducted by approved laboratories. Thread lubricants containing molybdenum disulfide are prohibited.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Additional Notes
Access to drawings needs to be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Point of Contact. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests. Contact: Robert H. Langel, ROBERT.H.LANGEL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 717-605-3353.