STEM, FLUID 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 STEM, FLUID VALVE (NSN 4820-01-545-4555). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a crucial shipboard system component designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" material with Level I requirements. Quotations are due by close of business on June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of 15 units of the "STEM, FLUID VALVE" (CLIN 0001, NIIN 015454555). The item is critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or damage to vital shipboard systems or the ship itself.
Key Requirements
- Technical Specifications: Detailed in Sections C, D, E, and attachments of the solicitation.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073, MIL-STD-129, and applicable hazardous materials regulations.
- Quality Assurance: Quality System requirements must be in accordance with ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208.
- Documentation: Requires a Certificate of Compliance (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) for Special Emphasis Material, and Material Safety Data Sheets if applicable.
- Manufacturing: Welding and brazing requirements include submission of procedure and qualification data.
- Traceability & Identification: Critical, requiring specific markings, documentation, and Unique Item Identification (UII) for items meeting certain cost thresholds.
- Cybersecurity: Compliance with cyber incident reporting and safeguarding of covered defense information is required.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotations - RFQ)
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Delivery: Required within 365 days from contract award.
- Rating: "DO" rated for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: June 8, 2026 (by close of business).
- Certification Data CDRLs: Due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- PNSY Review: Portsmouth NSY requires 30 working days for review/acceptance of Certification CDRLs.
- Drawings/Specifications: Access to drawings or specifications, if required, must be requested via SAM.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a combination of price and past performance, with past performance being more important.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Alana Boyer (ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL)