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 for the procurement of 6 Inch Ball Valves for the TRIPER Program. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The valves are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control. Proposals are due by January 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement requires the manufacturing and delivery of 6 Inch Ball Valves in accordance with Naval ships system command drawing 4558734 assembly IRB and related liabilities. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to detailed material specifications for components like nuts, body, stem, studs, and seats (e.g., ASTM-B505, ASTM-B369, QQ-N-286, SAE-AMS-6931).
- Extensive testing and certification, including Non-Destructive Tests (Liquid Penetrant, Dye Penetrant), Weldability, Quality Conformance, Pressure Tests, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Radiography.
- Compliance with specific marking requirements for traceability on balls, seats, and fasteners.
- Welding and brazing operations must follow specified military standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278).
- Maintaining total equipment baseline configuration and adhering to strict waiver/deviation and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) processes.
- Ensuring materials are mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Bilateral agreement required for award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Delivery: 450 days after contract award; partial and early delivery are authorized and desired.
- Proposal Due: January 29, 2026, 21:30 UTC
- Published: December 31, 2025, 18:33 UTC
Evaluation
Past performance will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, as per Clause 252.204-7024. Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance at the source is required.
Additional Notes
This is a rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System Regulation (15 CFR 700). Drawings can be accessed via sam.gov. All contractual documents are considered "issued" upon deposit in mail, facsimile, or electronic commerce. Traceability and certification are critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Contact Michael E. Thoman at MICHAEL.E.THOMAN2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-4608 for inquiries.