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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Mech, is soliciting quotes for Nuts and Washers (PSC 5310). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Bidders must review the updated Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) and provide a quote by the specified deadline.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of specific Nuts and Washers. Contractors must comply with technical requirements outlined in the IRPOD, drawings, technical data, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions (CIDs). These documents are available at https://logistics.unnpp.gov/ecommerce and require pre-registration and a password for access. Key requirements include:
- Technical Compliance: Adherence to cited documentation, with a clear order of precedence for conflict resolution (Amendments, Schedule, Terms, IRPOD, STRs, Drawings, Specifications).
- Quality Assurance: Maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government, with records available. Quality requirements are detailed in the IRPOD.
- Packaging: Compliance with MIL-PRF-23199, MIL-DTL-24466 (for cleanliness control), and MIL-STD 2073. Fire retardant packaging is no longer required.
- Documentation: Detailed instructions for DD Form 1423 are provided, covering data item descriptions, inspection/acceptance codes, distribution statements, and pricing groups.
- Material Restrictions: Mercury or mercury-containing compounds shall not be intentionally added or come into direct contact with hardware.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 15, 2026
- Quote Validity: Pricing for quotations must be valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated based on compliance with technical requirements and pricing. Offerors must identify any non-compliance with technical specifications as an exception in advance. Requests for waivers or deviations must include justification and an evaluation demonstrating no adverse effect on quality, form, fit, or function.
Additional Notes
- Mandatory review of the IRPOD is required.
- Technical documents are accessible via a password-protected website; contact the BPMI website administrator for registration instructions.
- Requests for "Official Use Only" and "NOFORN" documents must be submitted to the PCO for "need-to-know" certification.
- Commercial specifications, standards, and descriptions are not available from government sources and must be obtained from publishers.
- Contact for questions: AMBER.C.LONG3.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, Phone: 7712290053.