48--VALVE,BALL
Overview
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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 offers for VALVE,BALL (Product Service Code 4820 - Valves, Nonpowered). This opportunity is for a 1-inch Ball Valve, designated as Special Emphasis Material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability. This is an amendment to update the Technical Data Package (TDP) and extend the closing date. Offers are due by 4:30 PM EST on June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a 1-inch Ball Valve, manufactured in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 7285244, Assembly IRP, and ER2640-682-09B1. Due to its use in crucial shipboard systems, the material is designated as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured, necessitating special control procedures.
Key Requirements
Detailed material specifications are provided for components like the Body (ASTM-A351, Grade CF3M), Bonnet and Ball (SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, Class 304), Stem (ASTM-B150), and Seat (Torlon 4503, 4203, or 4203L). Extensive testing and certification are required, including Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Intergranular Corrosion Test, Pressure Tests, Non-Destructive Tests, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Radiography. Quality assurance must adhere to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) with calibration per ISO-10012 (or ANSI-Z540.3/MIL-STD-45662). Strict traceability, material handling, and inspection protocols are mandated for all Level I/SUBSAFE materials. Welding and fastener requirements are also highly detailed.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Award will be bilateral)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published Date: May 4, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery required on or before 540 days after the contract's effective date, with interim deadlines for radiographic shooting sketches (RSS) and production radiography (PR).
- Priority Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers.
Additional Notes
Drawings associated with this solicitation have restricted access on SAM.gov; qualified contractors must email the listed POC after requesting access. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for certain data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.