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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for CAP, SCREW SOCKET HD (Socket Head Cap Screws). These are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture and supply of 1/4 inch, 1 3/8 inch, Grade 500 (QQ-N-286) Socket Head Cap Screws conforming to MIL-DTL-1222 and other specified standards. Key requirements include:
- Rigorous Testing: Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, Annealing, Age Hardening, Slow Strain Rate Tensile Test (at approved labs), and Wedge Tensile Test.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) quality systems, with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance will be performed at the source.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict material traceability from raw material to finished component, with comprehensive certifications (DI-MISC-81020) for chemical and mechanical properties. Mercury-free materials are mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 20, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: April 3, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). The ECDS system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for questions and waiver requests.