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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON (Product Service Code 5310 - Nuts And Washers). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" due to its critical use in shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of plain hexagon nuts conforming to MIL-DTL-1222 and other specified documents, with specific configurations (Type III, Grade 405, 1 1/4 inch, 7 UNC thread, Class 3B fit, Washer Faced bearing surfaces). Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing: Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) quality systems, with calibration per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory certifications for Liquid Penetrant Inspection and chemical/mechanical analysis, traceable to MIL-DTL-1222. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to finished component, including unique marking and certification.
- 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 (implied resulting contract will be fixed-price based on inspection clauses)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: March 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 30, 2026
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will be a DO rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
Offerors must adhere to specific WAWF payment instructions, DODAAC changes (N00102 to N50286), and a proposed delivery schedule of 365 days after contract effective date, with certification data due 20 days prior. DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file. Various CDRL requirements are specified.