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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON components. This requirement is for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury or loss of the ship. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due by June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and supply of NonFerrous Nuts (Heavy Hex, Size 1/2-13UNC-2B, Alloy UNS Designation R50400, Alloy 2), conforming to ASTM-F467. Key requirements include anodizing per AMS-2488 (Type 2 coating) and lubrication with solid film heat-cured lubricant per MIL-PRF-46010, Color 1. Internal threads must be formed by cutting, and the material must be mercury-free. The Unit of Issue is EACH, with an additional fastener required for each uniquely identified heat/lot.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: February 27, 2026
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
This is an Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) requirement, and any resultant award will be DO certified under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Extensive quality assurance is mandated, requiring a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662 as an alternate). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required, necessitating notification to DCMA. Strict traceability and certification are paramount for this Level I/SUBSAFE material, including unique traceability markings, chemical and mechanical analysis per ASTM-F467, and re-certification if material properties are altered. Material marking for fasteners must comply with MIL-DTL-1222, with a material grade marking of "F467BT". All certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) prior to shipment.
Submission & Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the POC. Waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require specific submission procedures and government approval.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Zachary R. Morrill at zachary.r.morrill.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-1552.