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 procurement of Venturi Valves. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The valves are classified as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" due to their critical role in shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability controls. Proposals are due by March 24, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of Venturi Valves in accordance with General Dynamics Electric Boat Division drawing 2621-826-01, piece 8A. The material specified is QQ-N-281 with specific mechanical properties and modifications. These valves are crucial for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship.
Key Requirements
- Material & Manufacturing: Must adhere to specified drawing and material QQ-N-281, with detailed requirements for chemical/mechanical analysis, thread inspection (FED-STD-H28 series), and O-ring groove inspection.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance at source is required, involving DCMA QARs.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required, and re-certification is needed if material properties are altered during fabrication. A Certificate of Compliance (C of C) for SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL is required, detailing traceability, contract info, NSN, and a full compliance statement.
- Inspection: Comprehensive contractor, subcontractor, receiving, and final inspections are required. Final inspection includes material sampling (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 or SPC) and 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review taking 30 working days. Final material delivery is 365 days after the contract's effective date.
- WAWF Submission: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped before acceptance.
- Drawings: Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (DO rated order under DPAS)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: March 24, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 4, 2026
- Evaluation: 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 & Contact
Offerors must ensure their Quality Control Manual is acceptable. For drawing access, request via SAM.gov and email the Primary POC. All contractual documents are issued electronically. Primary Point of Contact: JORDAN.D.NEELY2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, phone: 717-605-8197.