48--VALVE ASSEMBLY,MANI
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and supply of Valve Assembly, Manifold (Pressure Reducing Manifold Assembly). This Firm Fixed-Price solicitation is for a crucial shipboard system, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material." An amendment extended the offer deadline to April 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the complete manufacture of Pressure Reducing Manifold Assemblies in accordance with VACCO Drawing S1E10203, Assembly Part Number S1E10203-07, and VACCO document WI-S1E10203, with specific amplifications and modifications detailed in the solicitation. The material is critical for shipboard systems, where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems/ship.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: None specified (Small Business Subcontracting Plan mentioned)
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- NAICS: 332919
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 2:00 PM local time
- Published: May 5, 2026
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD-2073.
Key Technical Requirements
The solicitation outlines stringent requirements including:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for specific parts (e.g., BODY, FILTER CAP, PORT ADAPTERS) using standards like SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, ASTM-A182, ASTM-A240, ASTM-A582, SAE AMS 5643, ASTM-B138, ASTM-B150.
- Testing: Required certifications for visual inspection of weldments (T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, MIL-STD-2035), intergranular corrosion tests (SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, ASTM-A262), quality conformance tests (PTP-S1E10203-07), and liquid penetrant inspection (T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, MIL-DTL-1222). Pressure and heat treat requirements are also detailed.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with unique traceability numbers marked on materials and maintained through all processes.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require PCO approval.
- Component Identification: CID 887355433 must be added to nameplates or identification plates.
Additional Notes
The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests. Ordering information for various military and commercial specifications and standards is provided.