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 proposals for the manufacture and supply of a Nut (Product Service Code 5310). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) for use in crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the supply of a Nut in accordance with General Dynamics drawing 2641-807-01, item 22A, with specific material and testing requirements. The material must be ASTM-B505, Alloy C90300, and welding is strictly prohibited. Key inspections include visual inspection, thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series, and O-ring groove inspection.
Key Requirements
Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Extensive certification is required, including a Certificate of Compliance and detailed chemical/mechanical material certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678). Strict material traceability, marking, and control procedures are mandatory, extending to subcontractors. Electronic signatures on certification documents must meet specific control and authentication criteria. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, and subcontractors are subject to inspection.
Contract & Timeline
This is a Solicitation issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a "DO" rated order for national defense use (DPAS). Final material delivery is required 365 days after the contract's effective date, with certification data CDRLs due 20 days prior. Payment instructions are via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), with specific DODAACs for "Ship to" (N50286), "Inspect by" (N39040), and "Accept by" (N39040).
Evaluation & Submission
Past performance will be a significant evaluation factor (FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000). Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-1234.