VALVE,CHECK
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 is soliciting for a VALVE,CHECK (PSC 4820) for use in crucial shipboard systems. This item is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its critical nature, requiring stringent control procedures. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a complete inline vacuum breaker 2-inch check valve conforming to CPV Manufacturing, Inc. drawing PLC-12385, CAT 123A MOD, with specific exclusions and amplifications. Non-metallic materials must meet NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290 toxicity and flammability requirements. The valve body material must be QQ-N-281, class A, and the item must be mercury-free.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
This procurement involves extensive quality assurance and certification requirements. Contractors must perform Pressure Tests and Non-Destructive Tests as specified, providing detailed certifications. A Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material is mandatory, including traceability to individual items, contract details, NSN, and confirmation of full compliance.
A quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662) is required. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source will be performed. Strict traceability and certification are required for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique identification and material handling controls. Welding procedures and qualification data must be submitted for review and approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 15, 2026
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) prior to each shipment, using specified "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped without acceptance. For inquiries, contact JAMES.E.LEWIS711.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-7403.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Any resulting contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the POC. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.