The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of ball valves, classified under the NAICS code 332919 for Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing. The contract requires the delivery of a complete 1 Inch Combination Hull and Backup Ball Valve, which is critical for shipboard systems, necessitating strict adherence to quality and certification standards to prevent failures that could lead to severe consequences. Interested vendors must ensure compliance with various specifications and testing requirements, with a final delivery deadline set for 365 days post-contract award, and proposals are due by 4:30 PM EST on September 9, 2024. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Madison M. Gray at 717-605-4056 or via email at MADISON.M.GRAY4.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.