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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and delivery of Venturi Valves. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The valves are critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for manufacturing Venturi Valves in accordance with General Dynamics Electric Boat Division drawing 2621-826-01, piece 8A, and material specification QQ-N-281. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to specific material properties and thread inspection requirements (FED-STD-H28 series).
- Maintaining configuration control, including submission of Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for modifications.
- Ensuring mercury-free components.
- Providing a Certificate of Compliance for all furnished items.
Quality Assurance & Inspection
- A documented quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems (ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025) is required.
- Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source.
- Strict traceability and certification requirements for Level I/SUBSAFE materials are mandated, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Receiving and final inspections, including material sampling (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4) and 100% inspection of traceability markings and certification reports.
- Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- DPAS: This is a DO rated order, certified for national defense use.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible for award.
Additional Notes
- Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.
- All contractual documents are issued electronically.
- Contact: jordan.d.neely2.civ@us.navy.mil