48--VALVE,BALL
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 MECH, is soliciting proposals for 1-inch Ball Valves (Product Service Code 4820) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This procurement is for crucial shipboard systems, requiring "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" with stringent quality and traceability requirements. An amendment has updated the Technical Data Package (TDP) and extended the solicitation closing date. Offers are due by June 1, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and delivery of 1-inch Ball Valves in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 7285244, Assembly IRP, and ER2640-682-09B1. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for specific parts (Body, Bonnet, Ball, Stem, Self-Locking Socket Head Cap Screw, Seat) using materials like ASTM-A351, SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, ASTM-B150, MIL-DTL-1222, and Torlon 4503/4203/4203L.
- Testing: Extensive testing, including Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Intergranular Corrosion Test, Pressure Tests, Non-Destructive Tests, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Radiography for the valve body.
- Manufacturing Processes: Detailed specifications for welding/brazing, thread inspection (FED-STD-H28 series), K-MONEL fasteners, and Teflon coating.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Strict traceability and certification requirements for Level I/SUBSAFE material, including unique marking and detailed material certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Includes specific timelines for Radiographic Shooting Sketches (RSS), Production Radiography (PR), Certification Data CDRLs, and final material delivery within 540 days after the contract effective date.
Evaluation & Quality
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers. The resultant award will be a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Government Quality Assurance (DCMA QAR) at the source is required, and the award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance.
Additional Notes
Drawings associated with this solicitation are available on SAM.gov with restricted access. Qualified contractors must email the Point of Contact (POC) after requesting access. All other terms and conditions from the original solicitation remain unchanged.