VALVE ASSEMBLY
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 (WSS) Mech, has issued a solicitation for the repair of VALVE ASSEMBLY (NSN 4820). This opportunity requires a Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) of 700 days and is open to authorized distributors of the original manufacturer. The award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Responses are due by May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the repair and associated quality requirements for the VALVE ASSEMBLY, specifically CAGE 53711, Reference Number 6769057. All repair work must adhere to the contractor's standard practices, manuals, and directives, including drawings, technical orders, and approved repair standards. Items must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N. Changes in design, material, servicing, or part number require prior approval from the NAVICP-MECH Contracting Officer, with specific codes for different types of changes.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ for repair)
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP WSS Mech
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Set-Aside: None specified; however, only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item will be considered. Proof of authorization is required with the offer.
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 6, 2026
Key Requirements & Submission Details
Offerors must provide quotes including Unit Price, Total Price, and Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT). The Government requires an RTAT of 700 days, measured from physical receipt of the asset to Government acceptance. If the required RTAT cannot be met, offerors must provide capacity constraints. Estimated pricing will be accepted. Quotes should also include:
- Pricing options (Firm-fixed-Price, Estimated, Not-to Exceed).
- Details for items not previously purchased by NAVSUP WSS or with increased prices (similar NSN, invoice copies, pricing basis).
- A Testing and Evaluation (T&E) fee/price for assets determined Beyond Repair (BR/BER), with a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) amount.
- Awardee and performance location CAGE codes.
- New unit price and delivery lead-time for comparison. Government Source Inspection (GSI) is required. Freight is FOB Origin and handled by the Navy per the Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) Statement of Work. A price reduction will be incurred for failure to meet the required RTAT, per unit/per month, up to a maximum amount to be specified by the contractor in their quote.
Important Amendments
Amendment 0005 (posted May 6, 2026) significantly revises the "Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking" clause (WSSTERMDZO3). This includes detailed specifications for preservation (MIL-STD-2073-1, ASTM D3951-18), protection from degradation (ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021), packing levels, marking (MIL-STD-129, DLR labels, SMIC), oxygen clean requirements, palletization, Wood Packaging Material (ISPM 15), Navy Shelf-Life Program, reusable NSN containers, hazardous materials, and Safety Data Sheets. Several FAR and DFARS clauses were also revised or deleted. Bidders must review the updated WSSTERMDZO3 clause for compliance.