VALVE,CHECK
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) Mechanicsburg, has issued a Solicitation for VALVE,CHECK components. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires adherence to specific technical, quality, and packaging standards. Proposals are due by June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of "VALVE,CHECK" components. Key requirements include:
- Technical Documentation: Compliance with IRPOD, drawings, technical data, STRs, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions. These documents are accessible via HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE (requires pre-registration).
- Order of Precedence: In case of conflict, amendments take precedence, followed by the schedule of supplies, terms and conditions, IRPOD/Master Procurement Specification, STRs, drawings, and then specifications.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with requirements detailed in the IRPOD.
- Packaging: Specific cleanliness control requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-767, MIL-STD-2041) and MIL-PRF-23199 packaging for repair parts apply, including clarification on MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags. Fire retardant packaging material is no longer required. MIL-STD 2073 packaging also applies.
- Exclusion of Mercury: Mercury or mercury-containing compounds are prohibited from intentional addition or direct contact with hardware/supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Published Date: May 8, 2026
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, at 8:30 PM Z
- Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
Submission Requirements
- Waivers/Deviations: Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations must include an explanation, reason for non-conformance, and an offer of consideration. Technical justification and supporting data are required for proposed alternate items.
- Certificate of Compliance: A Certificate of Compliance (per DI-MISC-81356) must be submitted at the time of material delivery to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433 for each unique combination of Contract/Purchase Order Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature.
- DD Form 1423: Detailed information regarding abbreviations, symbols, and codes appearing on DD Form 1423 is provided, including distribution statements and pricing groups.
Additional Notes
Nuclear Reactor Publications assigned NAVSEA document numbers not available from BPMI e-commerce website must be requested from the Contracting Officer, NAVSUP WSS-MECH, Code N943. Requests for "OFFICIAL USE ONLY" and "NOFORN" documents require "Need-to-Know" certification. Commercial specifications are not available from government sources.