48--VALVE,CHK INLINE
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 (WSS) Mechanicsburg is soliciting for 1/4 inch Inline Check Valves (Product Service Code 4820). This opportunity requires the supply of Special Emphasis Material for crucial shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for complete 1/4 inch Inline Check Valves manufactured in accordance with Derbyshire Marine Products drawing M3854-1, with specific material and testing certifications. Key components like the Body (Class 316) and Gland (Class 304) require quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis. Testing includes Intergranular Corrosion, Hydrostatic, Seat Tightness, and Non-Destructive Tests. All internal threads must be cut, and welding/brazing must adhere to specific Navy standards.
Quality & Compliance
This is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Extensive requirements cover:
- Material Traceability: Maintained from raw material to final component, with specific marking and certification (DI-MISC-81020).
- Testing Certifications: Required for various tests, including weldments, with detailed reporting.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source, contractor and subcontractor inspection requirements, and final inspection with 100% traceability verification.
- Certificate of Compliance: Required for Special Emphasis Material (DI-MISC-80678), detailing contractor information, NSN, and compliance statements. Electronic signatures are acceptable under controlled conditions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 19, 2026
Submission & Contact
Certification data, including test results, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each shipment. WAWF details: "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped without acceptance. For inquiries, contact STEPHEN.A.KNOX.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-6805.