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, is soliciting proposals for NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON (PSC 5310) under a Solicitation. This material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control. Proposals are due June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of plain, hexagon nuts in accordance with Marotta drawing 283486-0002, item 14, and made from ASTM-A582, Condition A, Type 303 material. Due to the critical nature of the application, the contract includes extensive requirements for material certification, traceability, and quality assurance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 18, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery; final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- DPAS Rating: "DO" rated order for national defense use.
Key Requirements
Contractors must adhere to a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Significant emphasis is placed on:
- Material Traceability and Certification: Detailed chemical and mechanical analysis, unique traceability markings, and strict certification requirements (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678).
- Inspection: Thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series, O-ring groove inspection, and 100% inspection for traceability and certifications.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified per specified NAVSEA standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278).
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
- Mercury-Free: Materials must be mercury-free.
- Government Quality Assurance (GQA): Government inspection at source is required, with DCMA QAR involvement.
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) to "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040. The ECDS system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions and waiver requests. The primary contact is ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.