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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech is soliciting proposals for a STEM, FLUID VALVE (Product Service Code 4820 - Valves, Nonpowered). This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I) used in crucial shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality and traceability. Proposals are due May 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of a Stem for a 1 1/2-inch hull and backup ball valve, conforming to NAVSEA drawing 803-5959302, item 8. The material required is MIL-DTL-24252, composition I, condition CA-7, with no weld repair allowed. The material is designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I) due to its critical application in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury or loss of the ship.
Key Requirements
- Security: Requires access to NOFORN and/or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI). Bidders must download and email a completed security agreement form to nathaniel.ventura.mil@us.navy.mil to obtain drawings.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance 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.
- Certifications & Traceability: Strict requirements for material certification, quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, and traceability for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Mercury-free materials are mandatory.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data is due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, followed by a 30-working-day review by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Final material delivery is required within 365 days after the contract effective date.
- DPAS: This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: May 21, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time
- Published: May 05, 2026
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions apply, with specific DODAACs for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286 Ship to, N39040 Inspect/Accept by).
Submission & Contact
Offerors must acknowledge receipt of any amendments. For drawing access, a security agreement form must be submitted. All certification data must be submitted via WAWF. Primary Point of Contact: NATHANIEL.VENTURA.MIL@US.NAVY.MIL, Phone: 9296029222.