VALVE,GLOBE
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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for a 1/4 inch In-Line Stop Globe Valve (VALVE,GLOBE). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and certification controls. Proposals are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a complete 1/4 inch In-Line Stop Globe Valve in accordance with NAVSHIPS DRAWING 803-2177934, VALVE ASSEMBLY NUMBER 803-2177934-C111AF. This includes specific material requirements for components like the Body, Bonnet, Bonnet Ring, Stem, and Disc, with quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis required. Testing certifications are mandatory for Pressure Tests on each assembly and Non-Destructive Tests for weld repairs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: May 15, 2026 (extended by amendment)
- Published: May 7, 2026
- Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Flexibility: Issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Key Requirements
This opportunity demands a robust quality system, with contractors required to maintain ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). First Article Approval (Contractor Testing) is mandatory, involving non-destructive testing on one unit. Strict traceability and certification are required for all Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique traceability markings and comprehensive material certification reports. Welding and brazing procedures, along with qualification data, must be submitted for approval. All internal threads must be formed by cutting. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source will be performed, requiring notification to DCMA.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's DODAAC has changed to N50286. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to N50286 (Ship to), N39040 (Inspect by/Accept by), with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the Primary POC, Benjamin Spangler (BENJAMIN.SPANGLER@NAVY.MIL).