BOLT,HEX HEAD
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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for BOLT, HEX HEAD (NSN 5306) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This opportunity is for the procurement of critical components designated as "Special Emphasis Material" for crucial shipboard systems. Proposals are due by March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of BOLT, HEX HEAD, 0.3125-24UNJF-3A, 1.156 LG in accordance with AIA/NAS NAS 565 P/N NAS565C-37, with specific amplifications and modifications. These bolts are classified as "Special Emphasis Material" due to their use in critical shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship.
Key Requirements
- Material Specifications: Bolts must meet AIA/NAS NAS 565 P/N NAS565C-37, with detailed thread inspection requirements per FED-STD-H28 series (System 21 minimum).
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662 as an alternate).
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) is required, marked per MIL-STD-792. A Certificate of Compliance is mandatory, detailing contract information, NSN, and specific material properties.
- Inspection: Final inspection for form, fit, and function. Lot acceptance requires zero defects. Sampling plans follow ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4, general inspection level II, with specific minimums for small lot sizes.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be mercury-free.
- 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.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Priority Rating: DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Proposal Due Date: March 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLS due 20 days prior to delivery; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review/acceptance 18 working days after receipt; Final material delivery 186 days.
Quality Assurance & Submission
- Government Source Inspection (GSI): Performance of Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Contractors must notify their local DCMA office or Government representative.
- WAWF: Invoicing and receiving reports, as well as certification documentation, must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Specific WAWF "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification (PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil) are provided.
- ECDS: The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ASHTON.K.PERRY.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-7574.