NUT,PLAIN,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 proposals for NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON to be used in crucial shipboard systems. This material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) due to the high probability of failure if incorrect or defective, potentially leading to serious personnel injury or loss of life/ship. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due February 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
Contractors will manufacture and supply specific Hexagon Nuts (1/2 inch, 13 UNC, Class of Fit 3B, Grade 405 per QQ-N-281) in accordance with MIL-DTL-1222 and other invoked specifications. Key requirements include:
- Strict Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems (ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability & Certification: Mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring detailed material certification reports and permanent marking on items.
- Mercury-Free: Materials must not contain mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
- Waiver/Deviation & ECPs: Specific procedures for submitting waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
- Government Quality Assurance: Government inspection at source is required, with contractors needing to notify DCMA or the assigned Government representative.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 6, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 22, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required within 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract.
- DPAS Rating: This is a "DO" rated order, certified for national defense use.
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. The contact for this opportunity is Lydia M. Shaloka.