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, has issued a solicitation for NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material critical for shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality and traceability. The resultant award will be DO certified for national defense under DPAS. Proposals are due June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON, specifically Type III, Style N/A, Grade 7 (ASTM-A194), 7/8 Inch, UNC 9 Thread Series, Class of Fit 2B, Washer Faced. The material is designated as Level I/SUBSAFE, requiring strict control to prevent failure, serious injury, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Key requirements include cut internal threads (no cold forming), specific marking per MIL-DTL-1222 and MIL-STD-792, and adherence to a mercury-free standard.
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 EST
- Published: February 27, 2026, 10:23 AM EST
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate), including calibration system requirements. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, and contractors must notify DCMA upon award. Extensive traceability and certification are mandatory, with material certification data submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). Past performance will be considered in the evaluation (FAR 13.106(a)(2)). Waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are subject to strict approval processes. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on SAM.gov followed by an email to the POC. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for certain data submissions and inquiries.