NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HE
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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for Self-Locking Nuts (Product Service Code 5310). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for the procurement of critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" material essential for crucial shipboard systems. The solicitation closing date has been amended to June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture and supply of self-locking nuts (Part Number MS21046C12S) conforming to NASM25027 and SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, Class 304 material. These items are designated as Level I/SUBSAFE material, necessitating stringent quality control to prevent serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Key requirements include:
- Material: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, Class 304.
- Testing: Intergranular Corrosion Test, Dye Penetrant Inspection, Quality Conformance Tests, and First Article Testing (FAT) per NASM25027. FAT can be satisfied by prior qualification documentation.
- Manufacturing: Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed.
- Quality System: Compliance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements (ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to finished component, including unique markings and comprehensive certification data (DI-MISC-81020).
- Inspection: Contractor inspection records, Government Quality Assurance at source (DCMA notification required), and subcontractor inspection requirements. Final inspection includes material sampling (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4) and 100% inspection of certifications and traceability markings.
- Certifications: Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material (DI-MISC-80678) and Test Certifications (DI-MISC-80678).
- Configuration Control: Procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed.
- Mercury Free: No intentional mercury in hardware or supplies.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Amendment issued to change closing date)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: May 28, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date. Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery.
- Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Acquisition: Issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). Email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material shipment prior to acceptance.
- First Article Test Report: Submission required within 120 days after contract award.
- Evaluation: NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL (Phone: 2156974717).