53--SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON H
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 the procurement of 13 SCREW, CAP, HEXAGON H (NSN 1HM 5305 010877551). This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation due date has been extended to April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement requires the manufacture and supply of Screw, Cap Hexagon Head for use on Navy submarines, meeting the material, physical, and mechanical requirements specified on Drawing 4491149, Item Number 13. Key requirements include:
- Design & Manufacturing: Adherence to Drawing 4491149, Item 13, and associated specifications.
- Marking: Each unit must be permanently marked with material symbol "NC" or "NI-CU" and manufacturer's symbol per MIL-STD-130.
- Mercury-Free: All supplied material must be free from metallic mercury contamination, unless written approval is obtained from the Procurement Contracting Officer.
- Quality Assurance: The supplier's Quality Inspection System must comply with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001 and NCSL Z540.3 or ISO 10012. This includes 100% visual/dimensional inspection, material control with certified reports, and specific thread inspection per FED-STD-H28/20 System 21.
- Documentation: Submission of a Production Lot Testing/Inspection Report, including Certified Mill Certification, Certificate of Conformance for Material, Visual/Dimensional Inspection Report, and Mercury Exclusion Certification. Government approval by NSWCPD is required prior to shipment.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC
- Published Date: March 13, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of Price and Non-Price Factors, with non-price factors being approximately equal to price when combined. Non-price factors include:
- Delivery Lead Time: Proposed lead times will be evaluated, with shorter, more favorable times rated higher.
- Past Performance: Assessment of successful contract performance, quality, timeliness, cost management, communication, proactive management, and customer satisfaction on related contracts.
Additional Notes
The supplier must notify Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) at matthew.j.ogilvie.civ@us.navy.mil after contract award. Configuration control will follow MIL-STD-973 or EIA-649. Technical inquiries should be directed to the Contracting Officer, NAVICP-MECH.