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PARTS KIT,BALL VALV

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Fri, 13 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of the Navy, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for a parts kit, ball valve (supply classification code 4820). This falls under NAICS code 332919, which covers "Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing"—a category that includes industrial ball valves and related valve components used in fluid control systems.

Ball valve parts kits typically contain components such as seals, seats, stems, balls, and hardware needed to repair, maintain, or overhaul ball valve assemblies. For naval applications, these parts must meet stringent military specifications and certifications for use in shipboard systems, including seawater, fuel, hydraulic, and other critical fluid systems. See the solicitation for the specific kit configuration, quantities, and technical requirements.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open competition with no set-aside restriction, meaning any responsible offeror—large or small business—may submit a bid. Small businesses without special socioeconomic certifications compete on equal footing with large businesses.

To bid, you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and have an active registration valid through the award period. Given the NAICS code and Navy supply context, relevant experience includes:

• Manufacturing or distributing metal valves or valve repair components
• Meeting defense quality requirements (likely including ISO 9001 or AS9100, and possibly NAVSEA certifications)
• Experience with Military Specification (MIL-SPEC) or Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) supply chains

If you are a small business in this NAICS, note that your size standard is 500 employees.

How to put together a competitive bid

Technical compliance is paramount. Ball valves for naval use must satisfy exacting military specifications for materials, pressure ratings, corrosion resistance, and traceability. See the solicitation for the specific technical data package, drawings, and performance specifications.

Quality certifications matter. NAVSUP WSS typically requires suppliers to demonstrate quality management systems and may mandate source inspection or first article testing. Review whether the solicitation calls for approved manufacturer lists or special inspection requirements.

Pricing strategy for full-and-open competition. With no small business preference, your pricing must be market-competitive against larger, established defense suppliers. Focus on:

• Accurate material costing, especially for specialized alloys (stainless steel, naval brass, Monel)
• Realistic labor and overhead for kit assembly and packaging
• Shipping and logistics to the designated government receipt point

Past performance documentation. If you have supplied to DLA, NAVSUP, or other defense customers, highlight on-time delivery and quality acceptance rates. First-time vendors should demonstrate comparable commercial or industrial experience.

Proposal completeness. Government solicitations for hardware items often use simplified acquisition procedures or automated systems; ensure all representations, certifications, and pricing schedules are completed exactly as instructed.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010426QFE42 to obtain technical specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and all proposal instructions.

2. Note the deadline: Responses are due November 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—allow margin for submission system processing.

3. Verify your SAM registration is active and updated with current representations.

4. Assess your capability against the technical requirements before committing proposal resources, given the open competition with likely experienced defense suppliers.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →