NUT,PLAIN,HEX

SOL #: N0010426QFD37Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Bolt (332722)

PSC

Nuts And Washers (5310)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2fa7fa2be1e94557b33be8eaa7844f89/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 20, 2026

Last Updated

May 19, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM

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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for NUT, PLAIN, HEX (NSN 5310-01-724-2978). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to severe consequences. Proposals are due May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for the procurement of plain hex nuts designated as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured material. The nuts must be manufactured in accordance with NASM 35649, P/N MS35649-2254, with specific requirements including:

Internal threads formed by cutting (cold forming is not acceptable).
Thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series (or ASME B1 equivalent).
Material must be mercury-free.
Strict configuration control, including procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Comprehensive traceability and certification requirements, including permanent markings per MIL-STD-792.
Final inspection with material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 and 100% inspection of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) and certification test reports.

Quality Assurance & Deliverables

Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified/modified), ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate quality system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source. A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) is mandatory, certifying adherence to all specifications and drawings, with specific content requirements. Packaging must conform to MIL-STD-2073. DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.

Contract Details & Timeline

Contract Type: Solicitation
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Period of Performance: 186 days.
Delivery: FOB Destination.
Inspection & Acceptance: At the Contractor's Plant.
Payment: Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) payment instructions apply. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040, email PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil).
Response Due: May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
Published Date: May 19, 2026.
The contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

Evaluation Factors

Award will be based on an evaluation where past performance is considered more important than price. The Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will be utilized in the evaluation process.