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 manufacture and delivery of a 1 1/2 inch Ball Valve, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires offerors to possess a CONFIDENTIAL or higher U.S. Security Clearance due to classified annexes and access to Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. The solicitation period has been extended by 30 days due to drawing delays. Proposals are due February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the production of a 1 1/2 inch Ball Valve in accordance with Newport News Drawing 255786, Assembly "RBTB" (Modified Stem), with specific modifications and detailed material specifications for components such as the body, bonnet, screw, ball, and seats. The scope includes extensive testing and certification, such as Non-Destructive Tests, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Pressure Tests, Annealing, Ultrasonic Inspection, Weldability Tests, Dye Penetrant Inspection, and Radiography. Strict quality assurance, traceability, and certification requirements apply to all Level I/SUBSAFE materials.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities, bilateral award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, 9:30 PM EST (extended)
- Published: January 30, 2026
- Delivery: CLIN 0001AA requires 25 units within 365 days.
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Additional Notes
Offerors must have a CONFIDENTIAL or higher U.S. Security Clearance and access to NOFORN and/or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the Contracting Officer. A valid quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system with ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662) is required. Welding and brazing procedures, along with qualification data, must be submitted for review and approval prior to performance. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file.