CAP,SCREW SOCKET 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 Mechanicsburg, has issued a solicitation for CAP, SCREW SOCKET HD (Socket Head Cap Screws) designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due by March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture and supply of specific socket head cap screws (Type II, Grade 500, 1 1/4 inch size, 3 1/2 inches length, 7 UNRC Thread Series, Class of Fit 3A) that must meet stringent requirements outlined in MIL-DTL-1222 and other referenced specifications. The material is critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. Key aspects include:
- Material: K-MONEL, QQ-N-286, Solution Annealed and Age Hardened.
- Testing: Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, Slow Strain Rate Tensile Test (performed by approved labs), and Wedge Tensile Test.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability: Complete traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with unique traceability markings on the material.
- Marking: Fasteners must be marked per MIL-DTL-1222 and MIL-STD-792.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must comply with MIL-STD 2073 and contract schedule.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities apply)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: February 26, 2026
- Delivery: 180 days, FOB Destination
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). Award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor's written acceptance.
Submission & Acceptance
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), using specific