PARTS KIT,VALVE
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 (NAVSUP WSS) is soliciting for a PARTS KIT,VALVE for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I). This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The parts kit consists of a ball and two mating seats for a 4-inch ball valve, requiring strict adherence to detailed specifications and quality controls. Proposals are due by May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of a parts kit for a 4-inch ball valve, including one ball (Piece 83 per NAVSEA drawing 7285198) and two mating seats (Piece 13 per NAVSEA drawing 7286278). The material is critical for shipboard systems, necessitating special control procedures to ensure correctness and prevent failure, injury, or loss.
Key Requirements
- Ball Material: SAE-AMS-6931 or Centrifugally cast 6AL-4V, ASTM-B367, Grade C-5, with specific mechanical properties.
- Seat Material: Delrin: Dupont AF DE588 (Teflon Filled Acetal) with detailed physical and chemical property requirements.
- Manufacturing & Finishing: Specific processes for ball spherical surface finish (machine, grind, hone, polish, grit blast, SUPFINA Polishing Paste) and waviness.
- Quality & Testing: Extensive requirements for Non-Destructive Tests, Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material, and detailed welding/brazing procedures and qualifications.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification are mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including unique markings and detailed certification reports. Re-certification is required if material properties are altered during fabrication.
- Inspection: Comprehensive receiving and final inspection protocols, including 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 16, 2026
Quality Assurance & Submission
Certification data, including test certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) and inspection system procedures (CDRL DI-QCIC-81110), must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Specific WAWF codes ("Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040) and email notification (PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil) are required. No material is to be shipped without prior acceptance. Past performance will be considered in evaluation.
Additional Notes
This is a rated order for national defense use, requiring compliance with the Defense Priorities and Allocations System Regulation (15 CFR 700). Drawings are accessible via sam.gov. The award will be bilateral, requiring contractor acceptance.