NUT,PLAIN,CAP
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,PLAIN,CAP (Nut, stem retaining) as Special Emphasis Material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The material must meet stringent quality and certification requirements to prevent failure, which could lead to serious personnel injury or loss of vital shipboard systems. Proposals are due November 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of "Nut, stem retaining" in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 6408784, Find 184, using ASTM-B139, UNS Alloy C51000, Temper H04 material. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, traceability for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, and electronic signatures for certification documents.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) quality systems, with calibration per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (DCMA) at source is required.
- Manufacturing Processes: Specific requirements for thread inspection (FED-STD-H28 series), welding/brazing (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), and mercury-free materials.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes, and Waivers/Deviations for non-conformances.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: November 24, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: May 8, 2026
- Delivery: Certification data 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date.
- Rating: "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect/Accept by N39040). Email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL.
- Evaluation: NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance.
Additional Notes
The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.