NUT,PLAIN,SPLINE
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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the manufacturing of NUT,PLAIN,SPLINE components. These components are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I/SUBSAFE) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacturing of NUT,PLAIN,SPLINE in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command drawing 342-7067321, using material QQ-N-281, CLASS A Form 1, Hot Finished. Key requirements include:
- Internal Threads: Must be formed by cutting and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series.
- Welding/Brazing: Must adhere to specified Navy standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), with procedures and qualification data requiring prior approval.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability is required for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, linking components to certification test reports via unique identifiers. Comprehensive certifications for chemical, mechanical, and non-destructive tests are mandatory, including specific requirements for electronic signatures.
- Government Furnished Material (GFM/GFE): Contractors must implement documented control procedures for GFM/GFE, including inspection, storage, and reporting.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 24, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 4, 2026
Key Requirements & Submission
- Quality Control Manual: Only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible for award.
- WAWF Submission: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) using specific DODAACs (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material shipment is permitted prior to acceptance.
- Drawings: Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- DPAS Rating: This will be a DO rated order certified for national defense use under DPAS.
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.