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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for the procurement of a Nut (Product Service Code 5310 - Nuts And Washers). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical component used in shipboard systems, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material." Proposals are due by August 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of a Nut in accordance with General Dynamics drawing 2641-807-01, item 22A. The material must be ASTM-B505, Alloy C90300. Due to its critical nature in shipboard systems, the material is classified as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating stringent control procedures to prevent failure, personnel injury, or loss of vital systems. Welding is strictly prohibited on UNS C90300 material, and mercury-containing compounds are not permitted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: August 12, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: February 23, 2026, 6:03 PM EDT
- Delivery: Certification data (CDRLs) required 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Final material delivery is 365 days after the contract's effective date.
- Warranty: One year from the date of delivery for supplies.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein), ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208. Key requirements include:
- Certifications: A Certificate of Compliance is mandatory for all SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis traceable to material markings (DI-MISC-81020). Electronic signatures are acceptable under specific control conditions.
- Inspection: Visual inspection is required for each stem retaining nut, surfaces, and threads (Performance: T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, Acceptance: S9074-AR-GIB-010/278, Table XV.1 Column B). Thread inspection must adhere to FED-STD-H28 series.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from raw material to certification test reports is essential, with permanent markings applied per MIL-STD-792.
- WAWF Submission: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). Email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil is required, and no material can be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require review and approval by the Contracting Officer.
Evaluation Factors
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). Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073. For inquiries, contact ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.