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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for the procurement of NUT,PLAIN,SPLINE. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The required material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating stringent control procedures. Proposals are due by August 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacturing and supply of NUT,PLAIN,SPLINE in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command drawing 342-7067321, Item number 55. The material must be QQ-N-281, CLASS A Form 1, Hot Finished. Key requirements include specific manufacturing processes for internal threads, comprehensive testing certifications (especially for Non-Destructive Tests on welds), and adherence to strict welding/brazing standards.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (as amplified) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Suppliers of Level I/SUBSAFE material must submit current quality system procedures.
- Traceability & Certification: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring full traceability from material to certification test reports. Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is mandatory, with re-certification if material properties are altered. Electronic signatures are accepted under controlled conditions.
- Inspections: Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Receiving inspection must verify traceability, report legibility, and specification compliance. Final inspection involves material sampling for form, fit, and function, with lot acceptance based on zero defects. 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain equipment baseline configuration. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes require Contracting Officer approval.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
- Mercury Free: No mercury or mercury-containing compounds are permitted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Published Date: February 23, 2026
- Response Due Date: August 19, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Final material delivery 365 days after the contract's effective date.
- Priority Rating: This is a DO rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation Factors
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. Only sources with an acceptable Quality Control Manual are eligible for award.
Submission & Contact
- Certification Data: Must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040), with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material shipment before acceptance.
- Drawings: Access requests for drawings must be made on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- Questions/Waivers: The ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.
- Primary Contact: JORDAN.D.NEELY2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, Phone: 7176058197.