VALVE,STOP AND STOP
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 proposals for the procurement of VALVE,STOP AND STOP components. This requirement is for 1/2 Inch IPS, Seawater Service, Socket Weld End Connections, Stop Check Valves, designated as Special Emphasis material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manufacture these specialized valves, with the Government supplying NSN 1H9510-01-495-9543X2 for the stems and discs. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Adherence to specific ASTM and SAE AMS standards for various valve components (e.g., ASTM-B381 for Bonnet, ASTM-B150 for Union-Bonnet Ring, SAE AMS 4931 for Stem/Disc, ASTM-B564 for Body).
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing, including Dye Penetrant, Ultrasonic, and Pressure Tests, with certifications required for specific items and processes.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Quality system procedures must be submitted prior to award.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification are mandated for all Level I/SUBSAFE materials, with specific marking and documentation requirements.
- First Article Approval (FAT): Required, including non-destructive testing on one unit and specific forging manufacturing sketches and reports for the Body and Bonnet.
- Welding/Brazing: Must comply with NAVSEA Technical Publications (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278), with repair welding prohibited on titanium parts. Procedures and qualification data require prior approval.
- Drawings: Technical drawings are accessible via sam.gov, with confidential drawings requiring a DD254.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (leading to a bilateral award).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Proposal Due: April 8, 2026, at 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published: March 4, 2026.
- Delivery: Certification data CDRLS 20 days prior to delivery, PNSY review 18 working days, final material delivery 450 days. Partial and early delivery is authorized and desired.
- Priority Rating: This is a rated order for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System Regulation (15 CFR 700).
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered (FAR Clause 252.204-7024). Award requires the contractor's written acceptance.
Additional Notes
All certification documentation, including test results and consumed weld metal certificates, must be submitted electronically via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). Email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil is also required. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for data submissions and waiver requests.