53--NUT,SLEEVE
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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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for Nut, Sleeve (Nut, Covered) components (Product Service Code 5310) for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Solicitation for material designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS, requiring stringent quality control and traceability to prevent catastrophic failure. The opportunity is a DX rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by June 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the provision of "Nut, Covered" components, in accordance with General Electric Parts List PL-00781E733 part number 16 and drawing 6643225 piece number 17. Key aspects include:
- Material: ASTM-A193, grade B16.
- Testing: Required Liquid Penetrant Inspection or Magnetic Particle Inspection, and Proof Load Test.
- Thread Requirements: Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed, and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1.
- Welding/Brazing: Must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278 and S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, with prior approval for procedures and qualification data.
- Configuration Control: Strict adherence to configuration baseline, with waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) requiring Contracting Officer approval.
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain intentionally added mercury.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
The material is classified as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). Contractors must:
- Maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Ensure Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source by notifying DCMA.
- Implement robust traceability from material to certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020), with unique identifiers marked on the material.
- Provide Certificates of Compliance for all items, including detailed information on contract number, NSN, lubricants, O-rings, and weld procedure approvals.
- Conduct comprehensive receiving and final inspections, including 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Flow down all applicable quality requirements to subcontractors.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Response Due Date: June 25, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: June 12, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Delivery: Certification data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery; PNSY review 6 working days; Final material delivery 548 days after contract effective date. Early delivery is acceptable.
- Evaluation Factors: Past performance (Clause 252.213-7000) and delivery days will be considered.
Submission & Contact Information
- Submission: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow). "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040. Email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material shipment prior to acceptance.
- Contact: Francine A. Pommells at FRANCINE.A.POMMELLS.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-3354.