NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Plain Hexagon Nuts (Product Service Code 5310). This is a critical procurement for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), intended for crucial shipboard systems where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. Proposals are due by May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of Hex Nuts in accordance with Dresser-Rand Company Parts List Drawing H-8354, Part Number 31, with specific material requirements of ASTM-A194, Grades 2H, 4, or 7. Key technical requirements include:
- Internal threads must be formed by cutting, not cold-forming.
- One additional fastener per heat/lot with complete traceability.
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis required.
- Testing includes Liquid Penetrant Inspection or Magnetic Particle Inspection (Wet Method) per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 and MIL-DTL-1222.
- Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance 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). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required. Extensive traceability and certification requirements are mandated, including material certification reports (DI-MISC-81020) and marking per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222. Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are subject to strict control and approval processes.
Contract Details & Submission
This is a Solicitation with no specific set-aside designation. The order is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Certification data (CDRLs) must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) for review and acceptance 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Final material delivery is required within 365 days after the contract effective date. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. The primary contact is Lydia M. Shaloka (LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL).
Important Notes
- Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed to N50286.
- DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.