NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Mech, is soliciting quotes for NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON (NSN 1HM 5310-01-534-3341) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This opportunity seeks to procure specific nuts meeting detailed technical and quality requirements. An amendment has reopened the RFQ, extending the response deadline to May 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON, specifically Part Number 20-FAF-616 from SPS Technologies Inc. (CAGE 56878). Key requirements include:
- Design, Material, and Dimensions: Must conform to specified manufacturer and part number.
- Mercury Exclusion: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds are to be intentionally added or come into direct contact with hardware.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with records available for review.
- Packaging: MIL-STD-2073 applies, with specific clarifications for MIL-PRF-23199 regarding cleanliness controls and the use of MIL-DTL-24466 green poly bags. Packaging labels must be marked with "NUT, HEX, SLFLKG".
- Deliverables: A Certificate of Compliance per DI-MISC-81356 is required at the time of material delivery for each unique combination of Contract/Purchase Order Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ), implied Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, by 4:30 PM Local Time.
- Published: May 5, 2026.
- Pricing Validity: Unless otherwise specified, pricing is valid for 60 days after the closing date.
- Inspection and Acceptance: At Destination.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Offers taking exception or objecting to terms may be deemed technically unacceptable.
Additional Notes
This is an amendment to reopen the RFQ; all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Contractual documents are considered 'issued' upon deposit in mail, fax, or email. An order of precedence is established for document conflict resolution, with amendments taking highest precedence. Detailed guidance on DD Form 1423 (Data Item Description) is provided, including distribution statements and pricing groups for data deliverables.