PARTS KIT,BALL VALV
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg is soliciting proposals for a Parts Kit, Ball Valve (Product Service Code: 4820 - Valves, Nonpowered). This kit, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), is for a crucial shipboard system where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a parts kit for a 3-inch Ball Valve, consisting of one ball (Part 25) and two matching seats (Part 26). Key material specifications include SAE-AMS-6931 or ASTM-B367 Grade C-5 for the ball, and Delrin: Dupont AF DE588 for the seats, with specific mechanical and physical properties detailed. The solicitation invokes the currently active version of the Subject Technical Data Package (TDP) with current drawing revisions.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Offerors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (as amplified/modified) with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate is MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662.
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing (e.g., Hydrostatic Test or Dye Penetrant Inspection for the ball) and certifications are required for materials, compliance, and weld filler metals. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to: N50286, Inspect/Accept by: N39040).
- Traceability: Strict traceability is required for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, and permanent material marking.
- Welding: Specific procedures and qualification data for welding and brazing must be submitted for review and approval.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review/acceptance of Certification CDRLs will take 18 working days. Final material delivery is required 365 days after the contract effective date.
- Source Eligibility: Only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible for award.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities apply)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time
- Published: May 6, 2026 (latest amendment)
- Contact: Jordan D. Neely (jordan.d.neely2.civ@us.navy.mil, 717-605-8197)
Evaluation & Submission
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. The resulting contract will be a DO/DX rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.