PARTS KIT,BALL VALV
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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 Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for a Parts Kit for Ball Valves. This procurement is for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material used in crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability controls. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a parts kit for a 1-inch Ball Valve, comprising one Ball (Item 9) and two mating Seats (Item 11). These components must adhere to Naval Ship Systems Command Drawing 845-4558706 and DM100136, with specific material and testing amplifications. The Ball must be made of SAE-AMS-6931 material, and the Seats from MD71-GG Mearthane (Graphite Filled Urethane) manufactured by Mearthane Products Inc., Cranston, RI, meeting detailed physical properties.
Technical Requirements
Suppliers must perform quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for both Ball and Seat materials. Testing includes Hydrostatic Tests (30 minutes at 945 PSI) or Dye Penetrant Inspection for Balls, and Non-Destructive Tests for weld repairs. Specific pressure and test time tolerances are provided. Seat stack height measurement, visual inspection, and spherical surface waviness verification (prior to Teflon coating) are mandatory. Teflon coating must comply with Chemours Company specifications (850G-204 and 852G-201 or acceptable alternatives). Welding and brazing must follow specified MIL-standards, with procedures and qualification data requiring prior approval.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). A documented quality system must be submitted prior to award. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, with DCMA QAR involvement. Strict traceability is mandated for all materials, from raw stock to finished components, using unique heat-lot/batch numbers. Marking requirements are detailed for Balls (airway) and Seats (outer cylindrical surface), with Teflon seats requiring tagging. Material certifications must be positive, unqualified, and submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance before shipment. Final inspection includes 100% verification of material data, traceability, and NDT certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Department/Agency: Department of the Navy / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 4:30 PM local time
- Contact: Kathryn E. Shutt (KATHRYN.E.SHUTT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 717-605-2430)
Important Notes
This solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities, and any resultant award will be a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Only sources with an acceptable Quality Assurance Manual are eligible. Access to drawings must be requested via SAM.gov, including the CAGE code.