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 the refurbishment of BALL VALVES. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for Special Emphasis Material (Level I) crucial for shipboard systems. The solicitation requires detailed inspection, refurbishment, and extensive testing, with a focus on material traceability and quality assurance. Proposals are due by June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the refurbishment of BALL VALVES, designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I) due to their critical use in shipboard systems. The scope includes:
- Inspection and Refurbishment: Cleaning, determining refurbishment feasibility, recording identifying markings, and maintaining traceability throughout the process. Refurbishment must align with specific Newport News drawings and maintenance standards.
- Material Requirements: Detailed specifications for various parts (Body, Tailpiece, Stem, Studs, Hex Nuts, Ball, Seats) including material types (e.g., ASTM-B369, QQ-N-281, SAE-AMS-6931) and specific properties.
- Testing and Certification: Extensive testing requirements including Non-Destructive Tests, Weldability, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection, Quality Conformance, Annealing and Age Hardening, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Pressure Tests. Certifications are required for all tests and materials.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). This includes strict material traceability, handling, receiving inspection, discrepancy reporting, and final inspection procedures.
- Special Processes: Detailed requirements for welding, brazing, thread inspection, and specific surface finishes for valve balls.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (for contract/purchase order)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: June 26, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 27, 2026, 8:08 AM EDT
- Delivery: Final material delivery 395 days after the effective contract date.
- Warranty: One year from the date of delivery.
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. Offers should include Not To Exceed (NTE) pricing or Firm Fixed Price (FFP), as well as a beyond repair/beyond economic repair (BR/BER) price.
Additional Notes
This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The opportunity is for a Level 1 Repair. Access to drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on SAM.gov. The contract utilizes Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV).