48--FIRING VLV W MUFFLR
Overview
Buyer
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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 MECH, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of FIRING VLV W MUFFLR (Firing Valve with Muffler). This opportunity involves highly critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and material traceability. The contract will be Firm Fixed Price. Proposals are due by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of firing valve assemblies, primarily in accordance with Marotta drawing 280912-1005, with specific amplifications and modifications detailed within the contract. The scope includes detailed material requirements for various components (e.g., Body, Cover, Fitting, Screws) using materials like SAE-AMS-5659, ASTM-B150, MIL-DTL-1222, and CRES series. Extensive testing certifications are mandated, including Non-Destructive Tests, Intergranular Corrosion Tests, Liquid Penetrant/Magnetic Particle Inspections, and all tests required by ATP280912-1005. Pressure and thread inspection requirements are also precisely defined.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (Solicitation)
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Published: March 24, 2026, 8:14 AM UTC
Quality Assurance & Technical Requirements
The opportunity emphasizes rigorous quality assurance, requiring contractors to maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Given the "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" designation, strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. This includes quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, re-certification for altered material properties, and specific material handling procedures to prevent commingling. Welding and brazing processes must adhere to specific MIL-DTL and SAE standards, with procedures and personnel requiring prior approval. Subcontractor quality control and government source inspection rights are also detailed.
Additional Notes
The contract outlines specific requirements for Component Identification Description (CID), Mercury Free materials, and adherence to NAVSEA documents. It also defines terms such as Critical Safety Item (CSI), Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), and procedures for Waivers, Deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs). The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for data submissions and inquiries.