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 VALVE,BALL for the TRIPER Program. This procurement is for 6 Inch Ball Valves designated as Special Emphasis material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to their use in crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and delivery of 6 Inch Ball Valves in accordance with Naval ships system command drawing 4558734 assembly IRB, less actuator, and liabilities EN117384 and ER2640-801X1E1, with specific amplifications and modifications. The valves are critical for shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality controls. Key requirements include specific material compositions for various parts (e.g., ASTM-B505, ASTM-B369, QQ-N-286, Delrin), detailed testing (Non-Destructive, Weldability, Pressure, Ultrasonic, Radiography), and adherence to comprehensive quality assurance standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 12, 2026
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Delivery: 450 days after contract award. Partial and early delivery is authorized and desired.
- Award Type: Bilateral agreement, requiring contractor's written acceptance.
- Priority Rating: This is a rated order for national defense use, subject to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System Regulation (15 CFR 700).
Quality Assurance & Technical Requirements
Offerors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified/modified) with calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable. Traceability and certification are paramount for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique identification and comprehensive material certification test reports. Specific marking requirements apply to balls, seats, and fasteners. Welding and brazing procedures must be qualified and approved. Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) will include nameplates with Triper serial numbers.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, as per Clause 252.204-7024.
Additional Notes
Detailed procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined. All hardware and supplies must be mercury-free. Drawings can be accessed via sam.gov.