Stem, fluid valve

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure a STEM fluid valve with National Stock Number 3H-4820-013374287-L1, specifically one unit to be delivered to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. This Level 1 item will only be acquired from approved sources, with contracts awarded to offerors whose inspection system conforms to MIL-I-45208A standards or an equivalent certification, to be verified by a joint DCMA/NAVSUP WSS survey team. Potential contractors can obtain additional information about the MIL-I-45208A requirement from NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The solicitation will involve a technical data package (TDP) version 003, and interested firms must meet specific quality and inspection criteria. While specific evaluation details are not fully outlined, compliance with military inspection standards will be a critical assessment factor.

The procurement is 100% set aside for small business concerns, with potential for specific small business subcategories including HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned, or Women-Owned Small Business designations. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 7, 2023, with a response deadline of May 16, 2025, providing an extended window for potential contractors to prepare their submissions. The procurement falls under Product Service Code 4820 for nonpowered valves, indicating a specialized technical equipment procurement. No specific award value or budget range is currently disclosed in the notice. The contract will be managed through the Naval Supply Systems Command, a defense agency responsible for complex technical equipment procurement for naval operations.