PARTS KIT, BALL VAL
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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the refurbishment and repair of "PARTS KIT, BALL VAL". This opportunity involves critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" material for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. The small business set-aside has been dissolved, making this an Unrestricted opportunity. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the inspection, refurbishment, and repair of ball valve parts, including the ball (Item 2) and seats (Items 114 and 115). Work must adhere to NAVSEA Drawing 845-7016077 with ER7016077B66, with specific material requirements for the ball (e.g., ASTM-B367/B381) and seats (MC903 cast nylon). The effort is designated as a Level 1 Repair. Key tasks include:
- Cleaning and inspection to determine refurbishment feasibility.
- Maintaining traceability of identifying markings throughout refurbishment.
- Replacing non-useable or improperly marked parts with required certifications.
- Performing quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis and non-destructive tests.
- Reworking ball outside diameter to specific dimensions and ensuring surface waviness.
- Applying Chemours Company Teflon coating.
- Adhering to detailed thread inspection requirements (FED-STD-H28 series).
- Following specific welding/brazing procedures and qualification requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for refurbishment/repair services, seeking NOT TO EXCEED (NTE) or FIRM FIXED PRICE (FFP) proposals.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Small Business Set-Aside dissolved by amendment).
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published: May 4, 2026.
- Delivery: Certification data due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery 274 days after contract effective date.
- Priority: This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Requirements & Evaluation
Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Strict material traceability and certification are mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. All certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect/Accept by N39040). NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Additional Notes
Access to drawings requires a request on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC. Proposals must include NTE or FFP for repair, and a Beyond Repair (BR)/Beyond Economic Repair (BER) price. Shipping costs should NOT be included.