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 Plain Hexagon Nuts and other Fasteners designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for crucial shipboard systems. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to acquire items like studs, bolts, hex cap screws, socket head cap screws, and nuts. Multiple awards may be made at the CLIN level. Proposals are due by June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of fasteners, primarily studs, bolts, hex cap screws, socket head cap screws, and nuts, conforming to MIL-DTL-1222 and other specified standards. The material is critical for shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality control. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Studs must be Type IV, Grade B16 (ASTM-A193), Hardened and Tempered, 3/4 inch size, 4 1/4 inches length, 10 UNC Thread Series, Class 2A fit, Chamfered end, with Phosphate coating per MIL-DTL-16232 Type Z, Class 3.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain 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. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for all "SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL." Certifications are required for tests like Liquid Penetrant Inspection or Magnetic Particle Inspection, and for hydrogen embrittlement relief.
- Delivery: Final delivery of material is required within 365 days, with early and incremental delivery acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: June 2, 2026, 7:32 AM EDT
- Contracting Office: NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Awards may be made at the CLIN level, potentially resulting in multiple awards to different vendors. Offerors should not include quantity discounts for multiple combined CLINS.
Additional Notes
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) prior to each shipment. The procurement is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. All waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require specific approval processes.