BALL AND SEAT SET
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 seeking contractors for the refurbishment of Ball and Seat Sets for a crucial shipboard system. This is a Solicitation for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), requiring stringent quality control and traceability. The closing date for offers has been extended to May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the refurbishment and repair of "Ball, piece 55" and "Seats (Q3), piece 13" to "like new" or "A" condition, including teardown, evaluation, and inspection. Key requirements include:
- Adherence to specific drawings (e.g., Newport News drawing 255583, piece 55; 255584, piece 13).
- Detailed material specifications for Ball (SAE-AMS-6931 or ASTM-B367) and Seats (MD71-GG Mearthane).
- Extensive Quality Assurance (QA) provisions, including ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208 compliance, Government Source Inspection (GSI), and subcontractor oversight.
- Rigorous material traceability and certification requirements for all components, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE systems.
- Specific testing certifications (e.g., Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair) and detailed welding requirements.
- Submission of Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with final material delivery 48 days after contract effective date.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (for repair/refurbishment)
- Set-Aside: None (originally Total Small Business, but dissolved by amendment)
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 4:30 PM local time
- Published: May 6, 2026
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Bidders must submit Not To Exceed (NTE) pricing or Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for repair, along with a Beyond Repair (BR)/Beyond Economic Repair (BER) price.
Additional Notes
This is a "DO" rated order under DPAS. Access to drawings requires a request on the SAM.gov solicitation page. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (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 prior to acceptance.