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, is soliciting quotes for a 3-inch 1000 PSI Butt-weld Globe Valve for seawater service. This is a highly critical, Special Emphasis Material (Level I/SUBSAFE) item for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and certification. Quotes are due April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
Provide a 3-inch 1000 PSI butt-weld globe valve (flow control) for seawater service, in accordance with NAVSHIPS DRAWING 845-2445066, Assembly IRA-1, and Engineering Notice DM118664, with specific modifications and material requirements. The scope includes:
- Manufacturing with certified materials (e.g., ASTM-B369, QQ-N-281, MIL-DTL-1222) for components like body, bonnet, stem, and studs.
- Extensive testing and certification, including weldability, liquid penetrant inspection, dye penetrant inspection, pressure tests, quality conformance tests, and ultrasonic inspection.
- Adherence to detailed quality assurance requirements, including ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208/MIL-STD-45662.
- Strict material traceability, configuration control, and mercury-free requirements.
- Compliance with MIL-STD 2073 for preservation, packaging, packing, and marking.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Not a small business set-aside; other than small business concerns are welcome.
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: March 20, 2026, 10:11 PM Z
- Product/Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Any contract awarded will be a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
This material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) due to its crucial role in shipboard systems, where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems/ship. Access to drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC. Waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require specific approval processes.