VALVE,GLOBE
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of VALVE,GLOBE components, specifically a manifold manufactured to Carleton Technologies Inc. Drawing B47466, Part Number B47466-1. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its critical use in shipboard systems. Proposals are due January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and delivery of a specific manifold, adhering to stringent quality and material specifications. Key aspects include:
- Manufacturing in accordance with Carleton Technologies Inc. Drawing B47466, Part Number B47466-1.
- Use of specified materials (e.g., QQ-N-281, Class A or B, Form 1 for the manifold).
- Required certifications for chemical and mechanical analysis, non-destructive tests (NDT) for welds, and oxygen cleaning per MIL-STD-1330.
- Strict adherence to thread inspection requirements (FED-STD-H28 series) and welding/brazing procedures.
- Maintenance of total equipment baseline configuration and submission of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for modifications.
- Ensuring materials are mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Published: November 26, 2025
- Proposal Due: January 30, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review within 6 working days; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source by DCMA QAR is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Extensive requirements for material traceability from raw material to finished component, including unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, and comprehensive certification data (chemical, mechanical, NDT). Electronic signatures are acceptable under specific controls.
- Subcontractor Management: Prime contractors are responsible for flowing down quality, traceability, and certification requirements to sub-tier suppliers, including source inspection and discrepancy reporting.
- Inspection: Final inspection includes material sampling (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 or SPC), 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability markings, and certification reports.
- Data Submission: Certification data and other required documentation must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (DODAAC N50286 for Ship to, N39040 for Inspect by/Accept by).
Evaluation Factors
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.
Action Items
- Access to drawings (B47466) requires a request on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- Cleaning procedures must be submitted for review and approval within 60 days after contract award.
- All waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval.