Seat, valve

The U.S. Navy's NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support is seeking to procure valve seats through Request for Quotations N00104-25-Q-FE39, specifically 575 seats for 6-inch ball valves identified by NIIN 010548977. The procurement requires the valve seats to be manufactured by Mearthane Products Inc. using MD71-GG Mearthane (Graphite Filled Urethane) material, with comprehensive material certification and specific property testing including hardness, specific gravity, and tensile strength measurements. As a Special Emphasis Material (Level I) procurement, the contract demands strict quality assurance protocols, detailed traceability documentation, precise manufacturing specifications, and mandatory government source inspection. The evaluation process will prioritize past performance over price, and contractors must provide a Quality Assurance Manual along with compliance to all certification and marking requirements. The solicitation was posted on October 8, 2025, with quotes due by October 27, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and specifically designates Mearthane Products Inc. as the required manufacturer for the valve seat materials. The contract calls for delivery of all 575 valve seats within 365 days after the contract effective date, with the procurement classified as a DO-rated order certified for national defense use. Performance will occur under FOB Destination terms, with inspection and acceptance taking place at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The solicitation does not specify award values or budget ranges, but emphasizes the critical nature of this shipboard system component procurement. The contract falls under NAICS code 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) and PSC code 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered), reflecting the specialized maritime application of these components.