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 for NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON (PSC 5310) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This critical component is for a crucial shipboard system, requiring stringent quality assurance and traceability. Proposals are due by February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON conforming to MIL-DTL-1222 specifications, specifically Type I, Style A, Grade 405 (QQ-N-281), 7/8 inch size, UNC Thread Series 9, Class of Fit 2B, and Washer Faced bearing surfaces. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) due to its use in a crucial shipboard system where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 4, 2026, 10:15 AM EST
- Delivery: Certification data 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Key Requirements
Contractors must adhere to comprehensive quality assurance requirements, including maintaining a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208/MIL-STD-45662). Strict material traceability and certification are mandatory, with quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis required per MIL-DTL-1222. All internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed. Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Additional Notes
This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.