VALVE,VENTURI
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, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of Venturi Valves. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for manufacturing critical shipboard components designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). The use of incorrect or defective material poses a high risk of serious personnel injury, loss of life, vital shipboard systems, or the ship itself. Proposals are due by August 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for manufacturing Venturi Valves in strict accordance with General Dynamics Electric Boat Division drawing 2621-826-01, piece 8A, and specified material QQ-N-281. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to detailed material specifications, including specific properties for QQ-N-281 Class B.
- Implementation and maintenance of a robust quality system (ISO-9001, ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208).
- Maintaining strict traceability and certification for all materials, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with specific marking requirements (MIL-STD-792).
- Compliance with mercury-free requirements.
- Detailed procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Published Date: February 6, 2026
- Response Due: August 24, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery (365 days).
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Evaluation
Award will be made to sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual. Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Government Quality Assurance at source will be performed, and 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability, and NDT certifications is required.
Additional Notes
All contractual documents will be issued electronically. Payment will be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (DODAAC N50286) via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment, with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" DODAACs and email notification. Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on SAM.gov and email to the Primary POC. This is a DO rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).