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 Mech) has issued a Solicitation for plain hexagon nuts and continuous thread studs (Product Service Code 5310 - Nuts And Washers). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for Special Emphasis Material used in crucial shipboard systems. Award decisions will be made at the CLIN level, potentially resulting in multiple awards. Proposals are due by July 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks vendors to supply specific fasteners, including 1/2 Inch, 13 UNC, Grade 7 (ASTM-A194) plain hexagon nuts and 3/4 Inch, 10 UNC, 5-inch long, Grade B7 (ASTM-A193) continuous thread studs. These items are designated as Level I/SUBSAFE material, requiring stringent quality control to prevent serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Requirements include adherence to MIL-DTL-1222, MIL-STD-792, ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ISO-17025, and other military/commercial specifications for manufacturing, design, heat treatment, coating, and marking. Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and follow detailed procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Combined for multiple CLINS)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: July 10, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: June 10, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data required 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review/acceptance within 6 working days; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Award decisions will be made at the CLIN level, and offerors are advised against including quantity discounts for multiple combined CLINS to avoid unreasonably low valuations if not all CLINS are awarded.
Additional Notes
Mandatory use of Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is required for payment instructions and submission of certification data to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY). Certification data must be submitted via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Comprehensive quality assurance, material traceability, and certification requirements are detailed, including specific testing (e.g., Liquid Penetrant Inspection or Magnetic Particle Inspection) and documentation (CDRL DI-MISC-80678, DI-QCIC-81110, DI-MISC-81020). Subcontractor inspection and quality control are also subject to strict government oversight. Recent updates to technical requirements are noted within the solicitation.