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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for Self-Locking Heavy Hex Nuts (Part Number M32258-UAC18). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the supply of critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" material for shipboard systems. Proposals are due by June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture and supply of self-locking nuts, specifically Nickel-Copper Alloy, Heavy Hex, controlled root radius, Part Number M32258-UAC18, conforming to MIL-DTL-32258. These nuts are for crucial shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality control, material traceability, and certification to prevent serious personnel injury or loss of life/ship.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: June 11, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery on or before 365 days after the contract effective date.
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery.
Key Requirements
This opportunity has extensive quality and certification requirements:
- First Article Testing (FAT): Mandatory, per FAR 52.209-3. FAT Report due 180 days after approval of PR. Approval of FAT Report 60 days after receipt. Certification Data CDRLs must be submitted 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Waivers for FAT may be granted if documentation is on file or proof from qualified sources is provided.
- Material & Testing: Requires quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for the nut and self-locking element (QQ-N-281, ASTM-D6456, ASTM-D4066). Specific tests include Dye Penetrant Inspection and Quality Conformance Tests.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternative. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Material must have unique traceability markings (heat-lot, heat-treat numbers) directly linking to chemical composition and mechanical properties certification data. Re-certification is required if processing alters material properties. A detailed Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material is mandatory.
- Configuration Control: Strict procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
- Mercury Free: Products must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Evaluation & Submission
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation. All certification data and submissions must be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific DODAACs (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Additional Notes
This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.