NUT,PLAIN,HEX
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 quotations for NUT, PLAIN, HEX (NSN 1HM 5310 017242978 D4). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) opportunity for a critical component used in shipboard systems. Quotations are due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is for the procurement of 8 units of "NUT, PLAIN, HEX." The item is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured)" due to its use in crucial shipboard systems where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or damage to the ship.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Manufacturing: Must be manufactured in accordance with NASM 35649, P/N MS35649-2254. Internal threads must be formed by cutting (cold forming is not acceptable) and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series.
- Material Restrictions: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds are to be intentionally added or come into contact with the material.
- Quality & Certification: Configuration control must be maintained. A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) is required, certifying compliance with specifications. Quality System requirements align with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 (MIL-I-45208 or MIL-STD-45662 are acceptable alternates). Traceability and certification are essential.
- Packaging: Must be in accordance with MIL-STD-2073.
- Identification: Unique Item Identification and Valuation (252.211-7003) is required for items meeting cost thresholds or as specified.
- Data Items: DD Form 1423 outlines requirements for an Inspection and Test Plan (DI-QCIC-81110) and Certification/Data Report (DI-MISC-80678).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: 186 days
- Delivery: FOB Destination
- Inspection & Acceptance: Contractor's Plant
- Quotations Due: May 18, 2026, by Close of Business
- Published: April 20, 2026
Evaluation
Evaluation will prioritize past performance over price. The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will be utilized in the evaluation process.
Additional Notes
The DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg. The contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).