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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for Hex Head Cap Screws (NSN 5305). These screws are designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent technical and quality assurance standards. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement requires the manufacture and delivery of Hex Head Cap Screws in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 7627451, ITEM NO. 5, with specific amplifications and modifications. Key requirements include:
- Material: K-MONEL fasteners, heat-treated per QQ-N-286, with specific solution annealing and age hardening processes.
- Mechanical Testing: Tensile, Yield, Elongation, and Hardness tests per MIL-DTL-1222. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by approved laboratories. Wedge Tensile Tests are required for headed fasteners.
- Thread Forming: Specific guidelines for thread rolling and alternate mechanical testing provisions.
- Mercury Free: Material must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require Contracting Officer approval.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability (MIL-STD-792) and certification requirements, including a Certificate of Compliance (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) with specific content for Special Emphasis Material.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 29, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data 20 days prior to delivery, PNSY review 18 working days, Final material delivery 186 days.
Quality Assurance
Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (DCMA QAR) at the source is required. Final inspection will follow ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 for material sampling.
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) 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. For inquiries, contact Tiana Hammaker at TIANA.K.HAMMAKER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-8399.