PARTS KIT,BALL VALV
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 a Parts Kit for a 3-inch Ball Valve. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The parts kit is designated as Special Emphasis Material due to its critical use in shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a parts kit consisting of one ball (part number 25) and two matching seats (part number 26) for a 3-inch ball valve, manufactured according to Electric Boat drawing 2641-747, with specific amplifications and modifications. Non-metallic materials must meet NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290 toxicity and flammability requirements. This item is classified as Level I and Scope of Certification (SOC).
Key Requirements
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required for specified parts (Ball: SAE-AMS-6931 or ASTM-B367 Grade C-5; Seat: Delrin Dupont AF DE588 with specific properties).
- Testing: Includes hydrostatic testing or dye penetrant inspection for balls, and precise seat stack height measurement. Ball spherical surfaces require specific finishing (30-35 RHR machine finish, then 16 RHR max grind/hone/polish, then grit blast to <25 RHR, final polish to 12-16 RHR).
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified) and ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 for calibration, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. Government Quality Assurance at source (DCMA QAR) is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678) is mandatory, with specific permanent marking requirements (MIL-STD-792) for balls and seats.
- Welding/Brazing: If applicable, must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, with prior approval for procedures and qualification data.
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain intentionally added mercury.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a Parts Kit.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- DPAS Rating: This is a DO/DX rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days of contract effective date. Certification Data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual. Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Submission Instructions
Certification data (CDRLs) must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow), with "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040, and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the Primary POC.