VALVE, CONTROL
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, has issued a Solicitation for VALVE, CONTROL (PSC 4810: Valves, Powered). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. An amendment has reopened the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and updated clauses. Quotes are due by May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work & Requirements
This solicitation is for the procurement of control valves, requiring adherence to extensive technical, quality, and packaging specifications. Key requirements include:
- Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID) and Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirements (MIL-I-45208).
- Mandatory review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD), available at the BPMI site.
- Inclusion of Manufacturer CAGE and Part Number within the quote.
- Access to technical documents (IRPOD, drawings, STRs, MIL-SPECs, CIDs) via logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce, which requires pre-registration.
- First Article Approval—Contractor Testing for one unit (CLIN 0001), with approval required prior to manufacturing.
- Compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level requirements.
- Detailed Quality Assurance including an acceptable inspection system and submission of First Article Test/Inspection reports via DD Form 1423.
- Specific Packaging requirements per MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-DTL-24466 for cleanliness controls, with MIL-STD 2073 also applicable. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
- Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
- Requests for waivers/deviations must include justification and evaluation of impact on quality, form, fit, or function.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ reopened by amendment)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Quotes Due: May 15, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time
- Published: May 6, 2026 (original amendment posted April 20, 2026)
- Pricing Validity: 60 days after closing date, unless otherwise specified in the quote.
Key Instructions & Notes
Offerors must ensure all clauses and provisions are addressed, as they have been updated. Contractual documents are considered "issued" upon deposit in mail, fax, or electronic methods. Nuclear Reactor Publications marked "Official Use Only" or "NOFORN" require PCO certification of "need-to-know" for access. Detailed guidance on completing DD Form 1423 for data item descriptions, distribution, and pricing groups is provided.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact BREANNE.R.CLIPPINGER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 7712290090.