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, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of 1 Inch Ball Valves. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The valves are critical "Special Emphasis Material" for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and certifications. Proposals are due May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 1 Inch Ball Valves, manufactured in accordance with NAVSHIPS Drawing 711-4556020 Assembly 99B (modified stem), excluding the actuator. The scope includes detailed material specifications for components like the Body, Tailpiece, Stem, Studs, Self-Locking Hex Nuts, Ball, and Seats. Extensive testing and certification are mandated, including Liquid Penetrant, Dye Penetrant, Quality Conformance, Weldability, Ultrasonic Inspection, Pressure Tests, and Radiography on the valve body. Hydrostatic testing is required. This procurement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published Date: May 14, 2026
- Issuing Office: NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech
Key Requirements & Evaluation
This procurement involves "Special Emphasis Material" for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, necessitating strict adherence to quality assurance, traceability, and certification requirements. Offerors must provide and 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). Government Quality Assurance at the source is required. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation. Access to NOFORN and/or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, as well as Confidential drawings, is required for performance, necessitating a facility security clearance for award. Drawings are restricted and require approval for access; interested vendors should email sylvia.sentz@navy.mil after requesting access on SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
Amendments have extended the closing date and updated the Point of Contact. Data Item A001 and B001 (inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mech. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable at no additional cost.