53--NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON (Product Service Code 5310) designated as Special Emphasis Material. This critical component is for crucial shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation has been amended to extend the closing date. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the manufacture and supply of 1 1/4 inch, Type III, Grade 7 (ASTM-A194), Hardened and Tempered, 7 UNC Thread Series, Class 2B HEXAGON NUTS conforming to MIL-DTL-1222 and other specified standards. The material must be mercury-free. Contractors must provide one additional fastener for each uniquely identified heat/lot for traceability.
Quality & Compliance
This opportunity demands stringent quality assurance. Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Key requirements include:
- Certifications: Required for Liquid Penetrant or Magnetic Particle Inspection.
- Traceability: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique marking (MIL-STD-792, MIL-DTL-1222) and detailed material certification reports (DI-MISC-81020).
- Inspections: Government Quality Assurance at source (DCMA QAR) will be performed. Final inspection requires zero defects, with sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 or SPC. 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Certificate of Compliance: A Special Emphasis C of C is required, detailing traceability, contract number, NSN, and full compliance statement.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Strict procedures for approval by the Contracting Officer.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (amended to extend closing and add clauses)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Published: March 19, 2026.
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on SAM.gov followed by an email to the Primary POC. Primary Point of Contact: FRANCINE.A.POMMELLS.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 717-605-3354.