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 procurement of 5-inch Ball Valves for crucial shipboard systems. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The valves are classified as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent control procedures. Proposals are due by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of complete 5-inch Ball Valves in accordance with Naval Ship Systems Command Drawings 803-4384431 and 803-4384678. The scope includes specific material requirements for components such as the Nut, Body, Bonnet, Stem, Studs, Self-Locking Hex Nuts, Ball, and Seats. Extensive testing and certification are mandated, including pressure tests, various penetrant inspections, ultrasonic inspection, weldability tests, and radiography. Detailed requirements for thread forming, O-ring grooves, pressure tolerances, and ball spherical surface finishes are also specified.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Amendment issued to update closing date)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 - Valves, Nonpowered
- Proposal Due: March 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Key Requirements
Offerors must adhere to comprehensive quality assurance requirements, including maintaining a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Strict traceability and certification are required for all Level I/SUBSAFE materials, with specific marking and documentation protocols. Welding and brazing procedures, if applicable, require prior approval. Access to classified drawings may be necessary post-award, but not for quoting.
Additional Notes
This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The DODAAC for Portsmouth NSY has changed from N00102 to N50286. Submission of Certification Data CDRLs is required 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with final material delivery within 365 days after the contract's effective date.