NUT,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 for the procurement of Hexagon Nuts. This is a critical requirement for a shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Proposals are due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of Hexagon Nuts in accordance with Worthington Corporation drawing SL-13076, piece 1.3, and material specification QQ-N-281, Class A or B, NI CU Alloy. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, with certifications submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY DODAAC N50286).
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports, with permanent marking on items per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222.
- Inspection: Internal threads must be cut (cold forming not acceptable), and all threads inspected per FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1 series. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 2, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date.
- Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
Award will be based on compliance with stringent technical specifications, quality assurance requirements, and certification processes for this critical material. The emphasis is on ensuring the receipt of correct and high-quality material to prevent catastrophic failures.
Additional Notes
Certification data (CDRLs) must be submitted 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with PNSY review/acceptance within 6 working days. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. The Portsmouth NSY DODAAC has changed to N50286. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).