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 for a 3 INCH 1000 PSI BUTTWELD GLOBE (FLOW CONTROL) SEAWATER SERVICE VALVE. This is a Solicitation for a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). An amendment has authorized progress payments and extended the closing date to April 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of a critical VALVE,GLOBE designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) for crucial shipboard systems. The use of incorrect or defective material poses a high probability of failure, potentially leading to serious personnel injury, loss of life, vital shipboard systems, or the ship itself. The valve must conform to NAVSHIPS DRAWING 845-2445066, ASSEMBLY IRA-1, and Engineering Notice DM118664, with specific modifications detailed in the solicitation.
Key Requirements
The solicitation outlines extensive requirements including:
- Material Specifications: Detailed material compositions for components like Body, Bonnet, Stem, Stud, and Self-Locking Nut, adhering to standards such as ASTM-B369, ASTM-B584, QQ-N-281, MIL-DTL-1222, and ASTM-B505.
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory certifications for Weldability, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection, Pressure Tests, Quality Conformance Tests, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Non-Destructive Tests. Radiography is required for specific components.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208/MIL-STD-45662. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, with DCMA QAR review of NDT procedures.
- Traceability & Control: Strict traceability and certification requirements for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique traceability numbers, material marking, and detailed certification reports.
- Prohibitions: Use of molybdenum disulfide thread lubricants, cold forming of internal threads, and mercury/mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited. Anti-galling compound A-A-59004 must be used as a replacement for thread lubricant.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Contract Details & Submission
- Contract Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: NOT a small business set-aside. Other than small business concerns are welcome to submit quotes.
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered.
- Drawings: Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov ContractsOpportunities page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- Contact: SCOTT.R.YOUNGBLOOD2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL (Phone: 717-605-2379)