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 for Venturi Valves under solicitation N0010426QFC17. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for the procurement of critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for shipboard systems. The valves must be manufactured to specific General Dynamics Electric Boat Division drawings and material specifications. Proposals are due March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the manufacture and delivery of Venturi Valves (NSN 4820) in accordance with General Dynamics Electric Boat Division drawing 2621-826-01, piece 8A. These are critical "Level I/SUBSAFE" items for shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality control. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing to specified drawings and material (QQ-N-281).
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for parts requiring certification.
- Compliance with NAVSEA 0948-LP-045-7010 and FED-STD-H28 for thread inspection.
- Adherence to O-ring groove inspection standards (GAC CSD008).
- Strict configuration control, including procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Mercury-free materials.
- Comprehensive quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208).
- Government Quality Assurance at source and subcontractor inspection requirements.
- Robust traceability and certification for all materials, including unique marking and detailed test reports (DI-MISC-81020).
- Specific material handling, receiving inspection, and final inspection procedures, including 100% inspection for traceability and certification data.
- A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) is required, detailing traceability, contract number, NSN, and compliance statements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 27, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
- Evaluation Factors: Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible.
- Submission: Certification data (CDRLs) must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material shipment prior to acceptance.
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Final material delivery is 365 days after the effective contract date.
- Drawings: Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
Additional Notes
This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). A one-year warranty from the date of delivery is required. The Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program applies.