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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for NUT,HEAVY,HEXAGON components. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical shipboard system, designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I). The solicitation requires strict adherence to quality assurance, traceability, and specific material specifications. Proposals are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the manufacture and supply of NUT,HEAVY,HEXAGON components, which are crucial for shipboard systems. The material is designated as Level I Special Emphasis Material, requiring stringent control procedures. Key specifications include MIL-DTL-1222, 1-inch size, Grade 7 (ASTM-A194), 8 UNC thread series, Class of Fit 2B, and a washer-faced bearing surface. The contract requires one additional fastener for each uniquely identified heat/lot for traceability.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Offerors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Extensive traceability is mandated from raw material to the final product, including chemical and mechanical analysis per MIL-DTL-1222. Certification data, including test results and certificates of compliance (CDRL DI-MISC-80678, DI-MISC-81020), 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 each shipment. No material is to be shipped without acceptance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Published Date: January 28, 2026
- Response Date: February 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. This will be a DO rated order, certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
Offerors should note the change in Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC from N00102 to N50286. All waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require PCO review and approval. Mercury-free materials are required.