VREL
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 (WSS) MECH, has issued a Solicitation for Valves, Nonpowered (PSC 4820), under the title "VREL". This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the procurement of materials with stringent technical, quality, and packaging requirements. Responses are due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of items, likely nonpowered valves, requiring adherence to detailed specifications for Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Inspection of Supplies, and Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Key aspects include mandatory review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), compliance with technical documents (drawings, specifications, STRs) accessible via the BPMI e-commerce website (https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce), and strict quality assurance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 4, 2026
- Published: April 6, 2026
- Agency: Dept Of Defense, DEPT OF THE NAVY, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
Key Requirements & Instructions
Bidders must review the IRPOD and other technical documents available on the BPMI e-commerce website, which requires pre-registration and a password. The solicitation outlines a clear order of precedence for document conflict resolution, with amendments taking priority over the schedule, terms, IRPOD, STRs, drawings, and specifications. Vendors must comply with specified document revisions and obtain approval for any deviations. A vendor waiver/deviation process is detailed for non-compliance with technical requirements or delivery dates, requiring justification and technical evaluation. The contract prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
Quality Assurance requirements are primarily located in the IRPOD, and contractors must maintain an acceptable inspection system. Packaging requirements are extensive, referencing MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466 (green poly bags for cleanliness controls), and MIL-STD 2073. Detailed instructions for completing DD Form 1423 (Contract Data Requirements List) are provided, including codes for inspection, acceptance, distribution, frequency, and pricing groups.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Danny O'Neal at 564-230-3808 or DANNY.L.ONEAL8.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.