NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HE
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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) is soliciting proposals for 800 degree F, Silver Plated, Self-Locking Nuts (Product Service Code 5310). This requirement is for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material used in crucial shipboard systems, where incorrect or defective material could lead to severe consequences. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide self-locking nuts in accordance with Newport News Shipbuilding drawing 501-4457023 item 25, NASM25027, and NASM21046 Modified, including specific dimensional and strength modifications. The material must be SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, Class 304, Silver Plated, requiring quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis. Key requirements include:
- Testing Certifications: Dye Penetrant Inspection, Intergranular Corrosion Test, and Quality Conformance Tests.
- Thread Inspection: Adherence to FED-STD-H28 series.
- Internal Threads: Must be cut; cold forming is unacceptable.
- Traceability: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, and re-certification if material properties are altered.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Quality System: Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (as amplified/modified) and calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable. Suppliers of Level I/SUBSAFE material must submit documented quality system procedures.
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required per CDRL DI-NDTI-80809, with provisions for satisfying this requirement through prior qualification or proof from qualified sources.
- Certifications: A Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) and Test Certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) are mandatory.
- Government Quality Assurance: Government Source Inspection (GSI) will be performed at the contractor's plant, and potentially at subcontractor facilities.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Strict procedures for review and approval by the Contracting Officer are in place.
- Payment & Certification Submission: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is used for payments. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped without prior acceptance.
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Key Dates
- Published Date: February 27, 2026
- Response Due Date: May 28, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Zachary Morrill (ZACHARY.R.MORRILL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 7176051552)