CAP,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 Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of CAP, VALVE (NSN 1HM 4820-01-292-3489). This is a high-priority procurement for the Level One program, rated DO under the Defense Priorities and Allocation System, and will be issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Quotations are due by June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work & Key Requirements
This opportunity is for a "CAP, VALVE" designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent control procedures due to its use in crucial shipboard systems where failure could result in serious injury or loss. Key requirements include:
- Material Specification: Must be in accordance with Carleton Technologies, Inc. drawing 2432-0001-1, item 4, and material QQ-N-281, class A.
- Oxygen Cleaning: Required per MIL-STD-1330.
- Level I Source Certification: Mandatory.
- Testing & Inspection: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, Non-Destructive Tests (NDT), and thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series. Final inspection requires zero defects for lot acceptance, with sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4.
- Welding/Brazing: Must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248. Procedures and qualification data require prior review and approval.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternative.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020) is required, including material marking per MIL-STD-792. Electronic signatures are accepted under controlled conditions.
- Government Quality Assurance: Government Quality Assurance at source is required, necessitating notification to DCMA.
Contract Details & Deliverables
- Delivery: Required within 200 days. Partial and early delivery is authorized and desired at no additional cost.
- FOB: Destination.
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD-2073.
- Documentation: Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) and Inspection System Procedures (DI-QCIC-81110) are required. DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.
- Payment: Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) payment instructions apply. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
Submission & Deadlines
- Quotations Due: June 5, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Contact: BRITTANY.A.LANGLETZ.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require review and approval by the Contracting Officer. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for submissions.
Additional Notes
This procurement involves Critical Safety Items (CSI) for which specific definitions and quality controls are detailed. Offerors should review all referenced specifications and standards carefully.