53--SCREW,CAP HEX HD
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 proposals for SCREW, CAP HEX HEAD (Product Service Code 5305). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for material designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" due to its critical use in shipboard systems. The proposal submission deadline has been extended to May 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of SCREW, CAP HEX HEAD that must be NICU in accordance with ASTM-F468 Alloy 400, 1/2-13UNC-2A X 1 1/2" long, with specific amplifications and modifications detailed in the solicitation. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Adherence to ASTM-F468 Alloy 400, with acceptable revisions per CSD155 in ECDS.
- Testing: Wedge Tensile Test for headed fasteners per MIL-DTL-1222, ASTM-F606, and ASTM-A574, depending on fastener type and diameter.
- Marking: Physical identification in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require review and approval by the Contracting Officer and submission via ECDS.
- Quality Assurance: Material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its crucial role in shipboard systems, where incorrect or defective material could lead to serious personnel injury or loss of life/systems.
- Mercury-Free: Mercury and mercury-containing compounds must not be intentionally added or come into direct contact with hardware.
- Packaging: Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Proposal Due: May 11, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time (extended by amendment)
- Published Date: May 5, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Final delivery of material is required within 200 days.
Key Contractual Details
- The resulting award will not contain Government Source Inspection (GSI).
- FAR Clause 52.232-25(a)(5), Prompt Payment, Constructive Acceptance is changed from 7 days to 45 days after delivery.
- Contractual documents are considered "issued" when deposited in mail, transmitted by facsimile, or sent by other electronic commerce methods like email.
- Information on obtaining referenced documents (e.g., MIL-STD, ASTM) is provided, including specific contacts for various types of publications.
Additional Notes
Offerors are encouraged to utilize the ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system for data submissions, questions, clarifications, and waiver requests at https://register.nslc.navy.mil/.