Level 1 SUBSAFE NUT
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 quotations for 101 units of Level 1 SUBSAFE Nuts (NSN: 1HM 5310 016419638 L1). This is an open competitive item for a critical shipboard component, requiring offerors to have an acceptable quality manual. Quotations are due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is for a "Self-Locking Hex Nut" (NIIN: 016419638), designated as a SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). Its critical nature means failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Must meet NASM25027 with specific QQ-N-281 elongation (10% in 2 inches or greater). Starting material must be QQ-N-281, class A annealed (hot or cold drawn) or class B, cold drawn.
- Self-Locking Element: Must meet ASTM-D4066, Group 01, Class 1, Grade 1.
- Manufacturing Process: Internal threads must be formed by cutting; cold forming is not acceptable.
- Quality & Traceability: Requires full traceability and certification, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Testing: Specific testing includes Dye Penetrant Inspection, Quality Conformance Tests, and First Article Testing (FAT).
- Packaging & Marking: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073 and MIL-STD-129, with special markings for Level I/Subsafe/DSS-SOC/TRIPER materials.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotations)
- Duration: Delivery required within 365 days from the contract award date.
- Set-Aside: None specified (Open Competitive). Eligibility is contingent upon having an acceptable Quality Control Manual.
- Response Due: May 18, 2026 (by close of business).
- Published: April 20, 2026.
- Contract Type: This will be a DO rated order.
Evaluation
Award will be based on an evaluation where past performance is a significant factor. Offerors must have an acceptable Quality Control Manual on file or provide one to be eligible for award.
Additional Notes
Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286. The DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable at no additional cost to the Government.