VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECT
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 Mechanicsburg) is soliciting proposals for a VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECT, specifically a Pilot Valve Assembly (Marotta drawing 284026-0002). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for Special Emphasis Material used in crucial shipboard systems. The requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the manufacture and supply of a Pilot Valve Assembly, designated as Level I Special Emphasis Material. Key aspects include:
- Adherence to Marotta drawing 284026-0002, with specific material requirements for parts like POPPET VALVE STEM, VALVE NUT, RETAINING SLEEVE, and VALVE BODY.
- Comprehensive testing, including non-destructive, intergranular corrosion, and production testing, with detailed pressure and time tolerances.
- Strict quality assurance, requiring a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified) and ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate is MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662.
- Extensive traceability and certification requirements for all materials and processes, including subcontractor operations, with specific marking and handling procedures.
- Detailed welding and brazing procedures and personnel/procedure qualifications.
- Configuration control, including procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), requiring Contracting Officer approval.
- Mercury-free material requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be issued bilaterally)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 15, 2026
- Priority Rating: DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Submission & Quality Requirements
- All contractual documents are considered 'issued' electronically.
- Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040, email: PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil) prior to shipment. No material is to be shipped without acceptance.
- Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed POC.
- Contractor must maintain adequate records of all inspections and tests, traceable to the material inspected.
- Subcontractor inspection and quality assurance procedures are critical, with the Government retaining the right to inspect at source.
Contact Information
For questions, contact JAMES.E.LEWIS711.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-7403.