High Pressure Ball Valves
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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 National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for High Pressure Ball Valves. This opportunity seeks proposals for four (4) 1.5-inch High-Pressure Trunnion Ball Valves, PFC 9001 Series, intended for high-pressure fluid system applications. This procurement is a Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by June 18, 2026, at 12 p.m. CT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for four (4) 1.5-inch High-Pressure Trunnion Ball Valves, PFC 9001 Series, which is a Brand Name requirement. Key specifications include:
- Materials: Body, Inlet/Outlet Adapters, Seat Retainer, Seat Carrier, Ball: 316L Stainless Steel. Stem & Belleville: A286. Bonnet & Bottom Trunnion: CDA 630 Nickel-Aluminum Bronze. Seats: Vespel SP-21. Seals: Viton.
- Performance: Suitable for high-pressure gaseous helium service requiring positive shutoff.
- Deliverables: Supplier must provide a material certification package for all critical wetted components and four (4) Soft Goods Repair Kits (P/N 9001-S24-RK).
- Delivery: Lead time to comply with manufacturer's quoted schedule (typically 20-22 weeks ARO). Items must be packaged for safe transport, FOB Destination.
- Quality Assurance: Valves must be inspected and tested by the manufacturer per standard functional and proof-test procedures. Cleaning services are excluded.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (TBD).
- NAICS Code: 332911.
- Set-Aside: Small Business. Offerors must be registered at www.sam.gov.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: June 18, 2026, by 12 p.m. CT.
- Submission Method: Email to SARA.A.JUSINO-TERRY@NASA.GOV. Quotes must be valid for 30 days and include two points of contact.
- Technical & Contractual Questions: Must be submitted in writing via email to SARA.A.JUSINO-TERRY@NASA.GOV no later than June 16, 2026, by 12 p.m. CT. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers not deemed technically acceptable will be removed from further consideration.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates various FAR and NFS clauses by reference.