VALVE,GLOBE
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 MECH, has issued a Solicitation for a VALVE,GLOBE. This requirement is for a 1/2 Inch IPS, Seawater Service, Socket weld End Connections, Globe Valve, designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I/SUBSAFE) due to its critical use in shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due by March 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The solicitation requires the manufacture of a globe valve in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 803-5959306 assembly 803-5959306-T-111 and associated Engineering Reports. The material is critical, requiring stringent quality control, material traceability, and certification for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Key components like the Bonnet, Union-Bonnet Ring, Stem, and Body have specific material requirements (e.g., ASTM-B381, ASTM-B150, SAE AMS 4931, ASTM-B564).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, 4:30 PM local time
- Published Date: March 11, 2026
Key Requirements & Evaluation
Offerors must possess a CONFIDENTIAL U.S. Security Clearance or higher to access classified annexes and NOFORN/Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information drawings. Access to drawings requires requesting access on SAM.gov and emailing the POC. First Article Testing (FAT) and approval are mandatory, including specific forging sketches and reports for the body and bonnet. Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025, or an alternate of MIL-I-45208/MIL-STD-45662. Suppliers of Level I/SUBSAFE material must submit documented quality system procedures prior to award. Extensive material traceability, certification, and Government Source Inspection (GSI) are required throughout the manufacturing process.
Accessing Documents
Drawings for this solicitation have been posted to SAM.gov. To obtain NOFORN/classified drawings, download the security agreement form from SAM.gov, complete and sign it, and email it to robert.h.langel.civ@us.navy.mil. All contractual documents will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance.