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 MECH is soliciting proposals for the repair and refurbishment of BALL VALVES. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for critical shipboard systems, requiring adherence to stringent material, testing, and quality assurance standards. Proposals are due February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the full repair of BALL VALVES to "like new" or "A" condition, encompassing teardown, evaluation, inspection, and refurbishment. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its use in crucial shipboard systems. The scope includes detailed requirements for material specifications, various testing certifications (e.g., Liquid Penetrant, Dye Penetrant, Weldability, Ultrasonic, Pressure Tests, Radiography), and comprehensive quality assurance. Offerors must also provide a Beyond Repair (BR)/Beyond Economic Repair (BER) price in addition to the firm fixed price for repair.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Repair Purchase Orders (Solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 21:30:00Z
- Published: February 4, 2026
- Amendments: Extended closing date and updated Point of Contact (POC).
Key Requirements
- Classified Drawings: Access to classified drawings is required, but not for submitting a quote. A facility clearance may be necessary upon award (FAR 52.204-2).
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered (Clause 252.213-7000). This is a rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System regulation (15 CFR 700).
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Material Traceability & Certifications: Strict traceability and certification requirements apply for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, and specific testing certifications for various parts.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and qualification data must be submitted for review and approval prior to performing any welding or brazing.
Additional Notes
Shipping material costs are excluded as the government will use its own shipping system (ATAC). Point of Contact: Benjamin Spangler at BENJAMIN.SPANGLER@NAVY.MIL or 7712290573.