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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, 20 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Navy is soliciting for a parts kit related to ball valves—a common component in fluid control systems used across naval vessels and support infrastructure. This falls under NAICS 332919: Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing, an industry category covering manufacturers of industrial valves, pipe fittings, and related fluid control equipment.

Parts kits for ball valves typically include replacement components such as seals, seats, stems, handles, and bodies that allow maintenance teams to repair or refurbish existing valve installations rather than replacing complete units. Given NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support's role, this acquisition likely supports fleet readiness by ensuring available repair parts for weapons systems, shipboard machinery, or shore support equipment. See the solicitation for the specific components, kit quantities, and technical specifications.

Key facts

Who can bid

This is a full and open solicitation with no set-aside, meaning any qualified business—large or small—may submit a bid. Small businesses remain eligible and competitive, but they will compete against large manufacturers and distributors.

To bid effectively under NAICS 332919, your firm should demonstrate:

• Manufacturing or supply capability for metal valve components or complete valve assemblies
• Experience with defense or industrial quality standards, such as MIL-SPEC, ASME, or ISO certifications
• Traceability and material certification processes, critical for Navy applications
• Acceptable past performance references in similar valve or shipboard equipment contracts

If you are a small manufacturer in this NAICS, consider whether you qualify as a small business under SBA size standards (1,000 employees for this code) to leverage small business programs on future set-aside opportunities, even though this specific procurement is unrestricted.

How to put together a competitive bid

Given the nature of ball valve parts kits and the Navy customer, focus your proposal on:

Technical compliance. NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support typically requires strict adherence to military specifications and drawings. Identify all referenced specifications in the solicitation and confirm your ability to meet them—or clearly state any deviations.

Quality assurance documentation. Prepare to submit material certifications, test reports, and inspection records. Navy valve applications often require pressure testing, material traceability to mill certifications, and compliance with NACE or other corrosion standards.

Packaging and labeling. Defense logistics contracts frequently include specific packaging requirements (MIL-STD-2073) and RFID or UID marking mandates. Non-compliance can result in rejection or payment delays.

Lead time and delivery reliability. Emphasize your production capacity and supply chain stability. NAVSUP prioritizes on-time delivery for readiness-critical items.

Pricing strategy. In unrestricted competition, large distributors may compete on volume pricing. Small businesses can differentiate through technical responsiveness, flexible minimum order quantities, or specialized OEM relationships. Review historical pricing for similar NSNs if available through SAM.gov's contract data.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010426QNE97 to obtain technical specifications, quantity requirements, delivery schedule, and exact submission instructions.

2. Note the firm deadline: November 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern—late submissions will not be considered.

3. Register in SAM.gov if not already active, and confirm your firm's DUNS/UEI and CAGE code are current.

4. Assess teaming or subcontracting if capability gaps exist; the solicitation will indicate any restrictions on subcontracting percentages.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →