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 NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This opportunity is for Special Emphasis Material requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of plain hexagon nuts, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), for crucial shipboard systems. The material must meet requirements specified in MIL-DTL-1222, with specific ordering data including Type I, Grade 400 or 405 (QQ-N-281), 5/8 inch size, and UNC thread series. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing & Design: Adherence to MIL-DTL-1222, with specific conditions for grade, condition, size, thread, and bearing surfaces. Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Testing & Certification: Required certifications for tests like Liquid Penetrant Inspection (per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271) and comprehensive material certifications (chemical and mechanical analysis per MIL-DTL-1222). Certification data, including DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan), must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286 Ship To, N39040 Inspect/Accept By) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory, with unique traceability numbers marked on the material. Re-identification and re-certification are required if material properties are altered.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for approval.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Response Due: March 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 30, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery on or before 365 days after the effective contract date.
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 is a DO rated order certified for national defense use under DPAS, issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Additional Notes
- Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.
- Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- The ECDS system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions and inquiries.