The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of ball valves under the title "48--VALVE, BALL." This procurement involves the supply of specialized valves that are critical for shipboard systems, where the use of incorrect or defective materials could lead to severe consequences, including personnel injury or loss of vital systems. The contract will require compliance with stringent quality assurance and testing standards, including First Article Testing, and is designated as a total small business set-aside. Interested vendors should contact Sylvia Sentz at 717-605-1234 or via email at SYLVIA.SENTZ@NAVY.MIL for further details, with proposals due by the specified deadline.