NUT,HEAVY,HEXAGON
Overview
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PSC
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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 the supply of Heavy Hexagon Nuts (Product Service Code 5310) for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent control procedures due to the high probability of failure if incorrect or defective material is used. Proposals are due by March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of heavy hexagon nuts conforming to MIL-DTL-1222 and other specified standards (e.g., QQ-N-281, MIL-STD-792, ISO-9001). Key requirements include:
- Nut Configuration: Type III, Grade 400 or 405 (QQ-N-281), 1 1/2 inches, 8 UN thread series, Class 3B fit.
- Internal Threads: Must be formed by cutting; cold forming is not acceptable.
- Quality Assurance: 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). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Material must be traceable to certification test reports, with specific marking requirements (MIL-STD-792, MIL-DTL-1222). A Certificate of Compliance is mandatory.
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain mercury.
- Configuration Control: Strict procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: March 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST (extended by amendment)
- Published: March 2, 2026
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Rating: This will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
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. The order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (DODAAC N50286) for review and acceptance via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. For inquiries, contact FRANCINE.A.POMMELLS.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-3354.