48--VALVE,DIRECTIONAL O
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 (NAVSUP WSS), has issued a presolicitation for VALVE,DIRECTIONAL O (NSN 7R-4820-006900257-EY), quantity 8 EA. This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns and requires Government source approval prior to contract award due to the item being flight critical and/or technical data limitations. Responses are due by May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation is for the acquisition of 8 units of VALVE,DIRECTIONAL O (NSN 7R-4820-006900257-EY, TDP VER 018, REF NR 616712-2), with delivery FOB Origin. The item is subject to strict engineering source approval requirements by the design control activity to maintain quality.
Source Approval Requirements
Only sources previously approved by the Government for this item have been solicited. The item is flight critical, and technical data is not deemed adequate for full and open competition.
- Existing Sources: Approved sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge.
- New Sources: Alternate sources must qualify according to the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
- Submission: If not an approved source, offerors must submit detailed information from the NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures (Spares/Repair links provided in the original notice) with their proposal. Offers lacking required source approval data will not be considered.
- Timeline: New source approval typically delays award, and the Government may proceed with existing approved sources if new source evaluation cannot be processed in time.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
- Response Due: May 19, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 6, 2026
Additional Information
The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item to the contracting officer within 15 days of this notice. Military and Federal Specifications, Standards, and other documents can be obtained from the DODSSP at DAPS or via ASSIST-Online (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/). Award is contingent on the offeror, product/service, or manufacturer meeting qualification requirements at the time of award, per FAR clause 52.209-1.
Contact Alexis K. Healy at ALEXIS.HEALY@NAVY.MIL or (215)697-1143 for further information.