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, has issued a Solicitation for the manufacture and supply of a specific nut (M24231/11-031). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The required material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture of a nut in accordance with MIL-DTL-24231, part number M24231/11-031, using QQ-N-286 material. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, with specific testing (Ultrasonic Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection) and certifications.
- Heat Treatment: K-MONEL Fasteners must be heat-treated per QQ-N-286, including solution annealing and age hardening.
- Testing Laboratories: Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by one of several specified laboratories.
- Thread Inspection: All threads must be inspected per FED-STD-H28 series, with internal threads formed by cutting only.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including unique traceability numbers and permanent marking.
- Documentation: Certificate of Compliance (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) and Inspection System Procedures (CDRL DI-QCIC-81110) are required.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (implies a purchase order/contract for supply)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 20, 2026, at 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 5, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery on or before 365 days after the effective date of the contract. Certification data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Priority Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Submission Requirements
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific DODAACs (Ship to: N50286, Inspect by: N39040, Accept by: N39040) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Additional Notes
The opportunity involves SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for critical shipboard systems, emphasizing the need for rigorous quality control and adherence to specifications. The DODAAC for Portsmouth NSY has been updated to N50286.