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 Mech, has issued a solicitation for NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON (PSC 5310). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical component designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for shipboard systems. The solicitation requires stringent quality control, material traceability, and First Article Testing. Proposals are due by May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the manufacture and supply of NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON, 3/8 inch, 24 UNF, Grade 8 (SAE J995), with Zinc Plating per ASTM-B633 Type II Class 5. These nuts are for crucial shipboard systems, requiring Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured material. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with MIL-DTL-1222 and other specified documents (e.g., ASTM-B633, SAE J995, MIL-STD-792).
- First Article Testing (FAT) is mandatory, with a FAT Report due 180 days after approval of the Purchase Request.
- Proof Load testing and Liquid Penetrant/Magnetic Particle Inspection are required.
- Strict material traceability, chemical/mechanical analysis, and certifications are essential.
- Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the contract effective date.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 13, 2026
- Contract Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Acquisition: Issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Quality Assurance & Requirements
Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required. Certification data, including Chemical and Mechanical analysis (DI-MISC-81020) and Test Certifications (DI-MISC-80678), must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect/Accept by N39040) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. First Article Testing is a critical component of the evaluation process.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.