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, has issued a solicitation for the procurement of a STEM, FLUID VALVE. This requirement is for a critical "Level One Program" item, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured)" for use in crucial shipboard systems. The procurement focuses on manufacturing a stem for a 1/4 inch globe valve according to NAVSEA drawing 803-6397434, part number 803-6397434-X11XXX-012. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by June 30, 2026.
Technical Requirements & Scope
The contract requires the manufacture of a stem for a 1/4 inch globe valve, adhering strictly to NAVSEA drawing 803-6397434. The material must be MIL-DTL-24252, Composition 1, Condition A, with no weld repair allowed. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, ultrasonic inspection per MIL-STD-2132 and MIL-DTL-24252, and thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series. The item must be mercury-free. Partial and early delivery is authorized and desired.
Quality Assurance & Certification
Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or an acceptable alternative of MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. This is a rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System Regulation (15 CFR 700). Extensive traceability and certification requirements are mandated for all materials, including unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, and material certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020). Electronic signatures are acceptable under controlled conditions. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, with DCMA QAR involvement. Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 (Level II, zero defects) and 100% inspection of certification data and traceability markings.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, 20:30 UTC
- Published: May 21, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLS 20 days prior to delivery, PNSY review 18 working days, final material delivery 400 days.
Evaluation Criteria
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers (Clause 252.204-7024). Suppliers of Level I/SUBSAFE material must submit a copy of their current documented quality system procedures to the PCO prior to award.
Submission & Logistics
Drawings can be accessed via sam.gov. All certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Specific WAWF instructions are provided, including "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require specific submission and approval processes.