48--SEAT,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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for Valve Seats (Product Service Code 4820 - Valves, Nonpowered). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the procurement of critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for shipboard systems. The response deadline has been extended to April 13, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the supply of Seats for 3-inch Ball Valves in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 7285297, piece 12. The material specified is MD71-GG Mearthane (Graphite Filled Urethane) from Mearthane Products Inc., Cranston, RI, with specific properties and ASTM test methods (e.g., Hardness D2240, Tensile Strength D412). The material is critical for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Each seat must be permanently marked (MIL-STD-792, Type I or IX) with a unique traceability code.
- Material Certification: A Certificate of Compliance is required, certifying adherence to procurement documents and including specific details like NSN, cure date, and a statement of full compliance.
- Waivers/Deviations: All waivers and deviations require review and approval by the Contracting Officer, classified as Critical, Major, or Minor.
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required within 210 days after contract award, with certification data submitted 20 days prior.
- Submission: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published: March 26, 2026
Additional Notes
This opportunity emphasizes the critical nature of the components, requiring robust quality control, material traceability, and adherence to specific military and commercial standards. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is a key resource for contractors.