NUT, HEAVY HEXAGON
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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for Heavy Hexagon Nuts for crucial shipboard systems. This is a combined solicitation for multiple related items, with award decisions made at the CLIN level, potentially resulting in multiple awards to multiple vendors. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, requiring stringent quality control. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by July 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for Heavy Hexagon Nuts conforming to MIL-DTL-1222 and QQ-N-281 specifications, specifically Type III, Grade 405, 1 1/2 Inches in size with 8 UN Thread Series and 3B Class of Fit, with washer-faced bearing surfaces. The material is critical for shipboard systems, necessitating high reliability. Key requirements include mercury-free materials, cut internal threads (cold forming not acceptable), and adherence to detailed manufacturing and design specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for multiple related items (CLIN-level awards possible)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: July 9, 2026, 20:30 UTC
- Published: June 9, 2026, 07:52:10 UTC
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data required 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Priority: This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under DPAS and issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Mandatory test certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) and inspection system procedures (CDRL DI-QCIC-81110) are required. Complete traceability from material to certification test reports is essential, with 100% inspection of all data concerning material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications. Government Source Inspection (GSI) at the source is required. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Submission & Key Instructions
Offerors should not include quantity discounts for multiple combined CLINS. Vendors may offer on any or all CLINS. Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require strict review and approval by the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO). Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073. Contact Alana M. Boyer for inquiries.