BALL AND SEAT SET
Overview
Buyer
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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 the refurbishment and repair of "BALL AND SEAT SETs" for crucial shipboard systems. This opportunity is for Level 1 Repair of "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" requiring stringent quality control. The solicitation is now unrestricted, and proposals are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract involves the inspection, cleaning, and refurbishment of ball and seat sets. Key tasks include:
- Inspection and Refurbishment: Cleaning, determining refurbishment feasibility, and restoring items to "like new" or "A" condition per Newport News drawings 255583 (ball) and 255584 (seats).
- Material Requirements: Specific materials like SAE-AMS-6931 or ASTM-B367 for balls, and MD71-GG Mearthane for seats, with detailed property specifications.
- Quality & Traceability: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) quality systems, comprehensive material traceability, and certification requirements (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678).
- Special Processes: Detailed requirements for Teflon coating, welding/brazing, surface waviness, and mercury-free materials.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (seeking NTE or FFP pricing for repair, plus BR/BER pricing).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (originally Total Small Business, dissolved by amendment).
- Proposal Due: May 15, 2026, 4:30 PM local time.
- Published: May 4, 2026 (latest amendment posted April 27, 2026).
- Contact: ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 717-605-1234.
Key Requirements
- Quality Assurance: Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Contractors must maintain a documented quality system.
- Certifications: Extensive certification data is required, including chemical/mechanical analysis, test results, and Certificates of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material.
- Submission: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to "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.
- Priority Rating: This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Proposals should include Not To Exceed (NTE) or Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for repair, and a Beyond Repair (BR)/Beyond Economic Repair (BER) price.
Important Notes
This opportunity is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on the SAM.gov solicitation page and an email to the Primary POC. The DODAAC for Portsmouth NSY has changed from N00102 to N50286.