VALVE,CHECK
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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 (WSS), is soliciting proposals for a VALVE,CHECK (1 1/2 inch 700 PSI socketweld end swing check valve) for crucial shipboard systems. This is a SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I/SUBSAFE) requirement, demanding stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by 4:30 PM EST on May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of a specific check valve conforming to Anderson Greenwood Crosby Drawing NS-3983, Assembly BE, with detailed material specifications for components like the cover nut (MIL-B-24480, ASTM-B148) and body/cover plate (ASTM-B369 ALLOY C96400). The material is critical, with potential for serious injury or loss of life/ship if defective.
Key Requirements
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) quality systems, with Government Quality Assurance at source.
- Testing & Inspection: Mandatory pressure tests, weldability tests, dye penetrant inspection, and radiography for specified parts. Radiographic Shooting Sketches (RSS) and Production Radiography require Navy approval.
- Material Traceability: Imperative for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, and material marking per MIL-STD-792.
- Certifications: Comprehensive chemical, mechanical, and test certifications are required, including a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material. All certifications must be positive and unqualified.
- Manufacturing Processes: Specific requirements for welding/brazing (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278), internal thread formation (cutting only), and thread inspection (FED-STD-H28 series). Molybdenum disulfide thread lubricants are prohibited; anti-galling compound A-A-59004 must be used. Cover Nut Notches must be 3/8" wide with a consistent depth of 1/8" plus or minus 1/16" and finished square edges.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain baseline configuration, submit Waivers/Deviations via ECDS, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I/II changes.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS)
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Rating: DX rated order certified for national defense use under DPAS.
- Contract Issuance: Bilateral agreement, requiring contractor's written acceptance.
Submission & Deadlines
- Proposal Due Date: May 27, 2026, 4:30 PM EST.
- CDRL Submissions: Certification data, RSS, and Production Radiography must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance.
- RSS due 45 days after contract award.
- Production Radiography due 135 days after RSS approval.
- Final material delivery on or before 415 days after contract effective date.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Amanda A. Gowdy at amanda.a.gowdy.civ@us.navy.mil or (717) 605-7562.