VALVE,BALL
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Department of the Navy is soliciting bids for a ball valve. This is a standard procurement of an industrial fluid control component used in piping systems to regulate, direct, or control the flow of liquids or gases. Ball valves are common across naval vessels, shore facilities, and weapon systems where reliable shutoff and flow control are required.
NAICS code 332919 covers "Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing," which includes manufacturers of industrial valves made from metal. This classification indicates the government expects offers from manufacturers or distributors of metal valves rather than specialty plastic or composite valve producers.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010426QND63 |
| NAICS | 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | See the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open to all responsible offerors with no set-aside restriction. Small businesses, large businesses, and non-traditional defense contractors may all submit offers. Manufacturers of metal valves under NAICS 332919, as well as distributors who can source compliant products, are eligible to compete.
Given NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support's role in spare parts and logistics support, offerors should expect this may involve Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) cataloging or military specification compliance. Prior experience with government contracting, particularly defense supply contracts, would be advantageous but is not required by the open competition format.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirements. Ball valves for Navy applications typically must meet specific material, pressure rating, end connection, and dimensional standards. See the solicitation for the exact valve specification—this may reference a military standard (MIL-STD), military specification (MIL-SPEC), or commercial item description.
Verify your NAICS classification. Confirm your primary NAICS is 332919 or that you can perform as a manufacturer/distributor under this code. The government generally requires offerors to be small for the designated NAICS if a size standard applied, but with no set-aside, size status does not restrict eligibility.
Address quality assurance requirements. NAVSUP WSS contracts often require quality systems registration, source inspection, or compliance with ISO standards. See the solicitation for specific quality certifications needed.
Consider past performance. For open competitions, past performance evaluations can be decisive. Highlight relevant experience supplying valves or corrosion-resistant fluid control components to military or marine customers.
Price competitively. Full and open competition typically means lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) or tradeoff evaluation. Understand the evaluation methodology in Section M of the solicitation.
Review packaging and marking requirements. Defense supply contracts include specific Military Standard (MIL-STD) packaging, marking, and shipping instructions for traceability and storage compatibility.
Next steps
Download and review the full solicitation N0010426QND63 on SAM.gov to obtain specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and clauses. Note the firm response deadline of 4:30 PM Eastern on November 16, 2026—late proposals are ineligible. Submit questions through the contracting officer listed in the solicitation if any requirements need clarification.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →