48--VALVE, HULL/BACKUP
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 manufacture of a 2-inch combination hull and backup ball valve. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. Proposals are due by April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of a complete 2-inch combination hull and backup ball valve in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command drawings (6408529, 4385050, 4384678) and associated specifications. The material is classified as Level I, requiring stringent control procedures.
Key Requirements
- Material Specifications: Detailed material requirements for various valve components (Body, Tailpiece, Stems, Stud, Nuts, Balls, Seats) including specific alloys (e.g., ASTM-B369, QQ-N-286, SAE-AMS-6931) and manufacturing processes.
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing is required, including Liquid Penetrant, Dye Penetrant, Ultrasonic, Weldability, Production Tests, and Quality Conformance. Certifications are mandatory for materials and tests, with specific performance and acceptance criteria.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification requirements are in place for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique marking and documentation.
- Security Clearance: Offerors must possess a valid U.S. Security Clearance of CONFIDENTIAL or higher to access classified annexes (e.g., drawing 6404016).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Delivery: 750 days After Receipt of Contract (ARC).
- Proposal Due: April 7, 2026, 20:30 UTC (latest update).
- Published: April 1, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Proposals must be submitted via electronic media (email).
Additional Notes
Drawings for this solicitation have been posted and require access requests through SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Point of Contact. Amendments have updated clauses and extended the solicitation close date.