STEM,FLUID VALVE
This is a U.S. Navy procurement for a "stem" component (Item 12) that is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS/Level I material for a crucial shipboard system, where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The contract requires the delivery of 13 units with a desired delivery timeline of 365 days. Performance will be managed by NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg, and the work involves stringent quality assurance, including a required ISO-9001 quality system, extensive material traceability, and specific testing certifications for QQ-N-286 alloy. The procurement is set aside for small businesses and carries a DPAS national defense priority rating.