53--SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HE
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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for Socket Head Cap Screws (NSN 5305). This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material used in crucial shipboard systems, where incorrect or defective material could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture and supply of 1/4 inch, 5/8 inch length, Grade 500 (QQ-N-286) Socket Head Cap Screws with specific configurations (Type II, 20 UNRC Thread Series, Class of Fit 3A, Chamfered End, Self-Locking element per MIL-DTL-18240). These fasteners must meet stringent quality and material specifications, including MIL-DTL-1222. The scope emphasizes material traceability, rigorous testing (e.g., Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, Slow Strain Rate Tensile Test, Wedge Tensile Test), and adherence to detailed manufacturing and design requirements. The material must be Mercury Free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 5305 (Screws)
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: March 12, 2026, 9:06 AM Z
- Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY / NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
Key Requirements
Contractors must implement and maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Strict material traceability, marking, handling, and certification are mandatory, including a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material. All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval. Government Quality Assurance at source is required, and subcontractors must also adhere to quality and inspection standards.
Submission Details
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow). Specific WAWF entries are: "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to receipt of acceptance. Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the POC.
Contact: Heather R. Jones at HEATHER.R.JONES52.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-4866.