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 manufacture and supply of NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON components. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for Special Emphasis Material used in crucial shipboard systems. Proposals are due February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON components, designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). Key specifications include MIL-DTL-1222, Type I, Grade 405 (QQ-N-281), 1 1/2 inches in size, 6 UNC thread series, and 2B class of fit. The nuts must be modified to include lockwire holes per Naval Ship Systems Command Drawing 4684413 Item Number 2. Internal threads must be cut, not cold formed. One additional fastener per heat/lot is required for traceability.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Proposal Due: February 20, 2026
- Published: February 13, 2026
- Delivery: Certification data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Key Requirements
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability is mandated for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique identification and comprehensive certification for chemical and mechanical properties per MIL-DTL-1222. Liquid Penetrant Inspection certification is also required. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect/Accept by N39040).
- Material: Components must be mercury-free. Material marking for traceability must be permanently applied per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222.
- Configuration Control: Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval.
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 is a "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings requires a request on the SAM.gov individual solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.