48--VALVE,BALL 1.000NPS

The U.S. Navy is procuring 43 ball valves (NSN 3H-4820-015592827-L1) sized 1.000 NPS for delivery to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. This is a Level 1, small‑business‑set‑aside acquisition; only sources that meet MIL‑I‑45208A inspection standards and are approved by the DCMA/NAVSUP WSS survey team may be considered. The contract will be awarded to vendors that can provide the required technical data package with no engineering or tooling restrictions. The solicitation emphasizes full and open competition, but limits award to approved sources. No commercial item provisions are used, though interest in commercial alternatives may be expressed within 15 days of notice. The buyer will evaluate offers based on compliance with small‑business set‑aside clauses and applicable trade‑agreement regulations. • Item: 48‑ball valve, 1.000 NPS, NSN 3H‑4820‑015592827‑L1 • Quantity: 43 units • Delivery location: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME 03904 • Set‑aside: Total small‑business (various HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.) • Required inspection: MIL‑I‑45208A or equivalent, certified by joint DCMA/NAVSUP team • No technical data, engineering, tooling, or manufacturing restrictions • Interested parties may propose commercial equivalents within 15 days of notice • Applicable trade‑agreement clauses (Buy‑American, WTO GPA, etc.)