NUT,HEAVY,HEXAGON
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Heavy Hexagon Nuts. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the supply of critical "Special Emphasis Material" for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of Heavy Hexagon Nuts (Product Service Code 5310) conforming to MIL-DTL-1222 specifications, specifically Type III, Grade 2H, 4 or 7 (ASTM-A194), 9/16 inch, 12 UNC, Class 2B. The material is designated as Level I/SUBSAFE, necessitating strict adherence to quality assurance, material traceability, and certification requirements to prevent critical system failures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for procurement of goods
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 19, 2026
- Published: January 14, 2026
- Delivery: Material required within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Key Requirements & Evaluation
Offerors must comply with comprehensive quality assurance standards, including ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and specific calibration system requirements. Key aspects include:
- Material Traceability: Mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE items, requiring unique identification and certification data for chemical and mechanical properties.
- Testing & Certification: Liquid Penetrant Inspection or Magnetic Particle Inspection, Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief (for plated/coated fasteners), and a detailed Certificate of Compliance are required.
- Manufacturing: Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed. Specific coating requirements (Phosphate or Zinc plating) apply after final machining.
- Marking: Fasteners must be marked per MIL-DTL-1222 and MIL-STD-792, with traceability markings legible after protective compounds.
- Government Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required, and the contractor's quality system is subject to evaluation.
- Submission: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. This is a "DX" rated order under DPAS.
Additional Notes
This solicitation was amended to update the closing date and POC. The order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Offerors should review all referenced documents, including drawing data and specifications, available via DODSSP and ECDS.