VALVE SEAWATER FD
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 for a VALVE SEAWATER FD, a critical component for a high-priority Level One shipboard program. This procurement emphasizes stringent quality assurance, material traceability, and comprehensive certification requirements. Proposals are due March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of a 1 1/2 inch flanged seawater pressure reducing valve, Class HWWLN-2XB, in accordance with Leslie Controls Inc. drawing 19692N and Certification Data (CD) Sheet 39097N, with specific amplifications and modifications. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for specified parts (e.g., Adjusting Screw, Bolt, Spring Case, Nut, Main Body, Bottom Cap) using materials like ASTM-A582, QQ-N-281, ASTM-B61, and ASTM-B369.
- Testing Certification: Required for Non-Destructive Tests, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Weldability Test of ASTM-B369 material, and Hydrostatic Tests on each assembly. Specific performance and acceptance criteria are detailed.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662 calibration). Procedures must be submitted to the PCO prior to award.
- Traceability & Marking: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. All traceability markings must be permanently applied per MIL-STD-792, with specific rules for precision machined/plated surfaces and fasteners.
- Welding Requirements: Production or repair welding requires submission of procedures and qualification data for review and approval, including a Certificate of Compliance for weld filler metals.
- Government Furnished Material/Equipment (GFM/GFE): Documented control procedures are required for GFM/GFE, including inspection, storage, functional testing, and reporting of damage.
- Inspection: Comprehensive receiving, subcontractor, and final inspections are mandated, with material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 or SPC, and 100% inspection for traceability and certification data.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 25, 2026, 8:47 AM EDT
- Set-Aside: None specified for the prime contract, but a Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required for DOD Contracts.
Additional Notes
This is a high-priority procurement for the Level One program, rated DO under the Defense Priorities and Allocation System. Partial and early delivery is authorized and desired. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) prior to each shipment, with specific