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 a 5-inch Ball Valve under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This opportunity is for the procurement of crucial shipboard system material, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. Proposals are due August 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of a complete 5-inch Ball Valve in accordance with Naval Ship Systems Command Drawing 803-4384431, Assembly A (less operator assembly, piece 72), and associated DRNs, along with General Notes Drawing 803-4384678. The material is designated as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured, necessitating special control procedures. Detailed material specifications are provided for various valve components, including specific alloys and mechanical properties.
Key Requirements
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required for specified parts (e.g., Body, Bonnet, Stem, Studs, Ball, Seats).
- Extensive Testing: Includes Pressure Tests, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Weldability Tests.
- Radiography: Required for the Body and Bonnet, with specific submission requirements for Radiographic Shooting Sketches (RSS) and Production Radiography.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring detailed material traceability, marking, and certification reports throughout the supply chain.
- Classified Drawings: Access to classified drawings is required for award, necessitating a facility clearance in accordance with FAR 52.204-2.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: August 18, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: February 19, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract. Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Priority Rating: This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Offerors must request access to drawings on SAM.gov and then email the Primary POC. Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions are provided.