VALVE,LIFT-CHECK

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Mech, has issued a Solicitation for VALVE, LIFT-CHECK (Product Service Code 4820). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bidders must provide these nonpowered valves in accordance with detailed technical and quality requirements. Responses are due by March 2, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the provision of lift-check valves, adhering to specific technical documentation and quality assurance standards. Key aspects include:

• Compliance with detailed technical data, drawings, and specifications, primarily outlined in the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD).
• Adherence to higher-level contract quality requirements (MIL-I-45208) and inspection of supplies.
• Packaging requirements per MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-STD 2073, with specific cleanliness controls (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041).
• Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds from hardware or supplies.

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
• Response Due: March 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
• Published Date: February 2, 2026
• Contractual Documents: Considered 'issued' upon mailing, faxing, or electronic transmission.
• Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified by the bidder.

Technical Requirements & Documentation

• Mandatory Review: Vendors must review the IRPOD, available at the BPMI E-commerce website (https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce). This site requires pre-registration and a password.
• Document Precedence: In case of conflict, the order of precedence is: Amendments to the purchase order/contract, Schedule of Supplies, Terms and Conditions, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, Invoked Standard Technical Requirements (STRs), Drawings, and Specifications.
• Revisions: Contractors must comply with specified revisions of documents. Any use of different revisions requires written approval from the Contracting Officer.
• Nuclear Reactor Publications: Documents not available on the BPMI site must be requested from NAVSUP WSS-MECH, Code N943, with "need-to-know" certification for restricted documents.

Quality & Compliance

• Quality Assurance: Requirements are detailed in the IRPOD. Contractors must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government and keep complete inspection records.
• Vendor Waivers/Deviations: Non-compliance with technical requirements or requests for delivery date extensions must be identified as exceptions in advance, with justification and an offer of consideration. Proposed non-conformances must not affect quality, form, fit, or function. Requests are routed through the Government Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) to the Post Award PCO.
• Cybersecurity: Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements (NOV 2025) applies.
• Supply Chain Security: Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition (DEC 2023) applies.

Deliverables

• Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (DI-QCIC-8872): A complete package is due at the End of Contract (EOC), with authorization to ship material from the PCO. A separate package is required for each unique combination of Contract Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature.
• Pre-manufacturing Submittals (DI-QCIC-8871): One package of applicable procedures, drawings, and other pre-manufacturing submittals, as listed in the IRPOD, is due within 45 days after contract award. A separate package is required for each unique combination.

Contact Information

For questions, contact Danny O'Neal at danny.l.oneal8.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-230-3808.