This is a U.S. Navy procurement for a Stem Assembly for a 10-inch ball valve, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I/SUBSAFE) material for a crucial shipboard system. The item must be manufactured in strict accordance with specified Naval drawings and detailed technical requirements, including material certifications, non-destructive testing, thread inspection, and welding/brazing procedures. Contractors must maintain an ISO-9001 quality system (with calibration per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 or acceptable alternates) and comply with extensive traceability, configuration control, and government source inspection requirements. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside and is issued under emergency acquisition flexibilities, with award requiring the contractor’s written acceptance. No budget, performance location, or submission timelines are specified in the description.

This opportunity is a total small business set-aside for the manufacture of a Stem Assembly (stem, retaining nut, and bushing) for a 10-inch ball valve, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS Level I material for use in a crucial shipboard system. The contract carries a DO national defense priority rating and will be awarded bilaterally under emergency acquisition flexibilities. Performance will be at the contractor’s facility, with Government Quality Assurance at source and no change of performance location without Contracting Officer authorization. Extensive quality and certification requirements apply, including ISO-9001 quality systems, material traceability, thread inspection per FED-STD-H28, and Navy-specified welding/brazing controls, with certain tests required to be performed by approved laboratories. No budget amount or performance timeline is specified.