NUT,SPECIAL
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 proposals for the procurement of Special Nuts (Product Service Code 4820 - Valves, Nonpowered). 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 August 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of nuts manufactured in accordance with NAVSHIPS drawing 803-4385050, piece 70, and DRN 4385050-C2. The material specified is QQ-N-286, Form 2, Hot Finished or Cold Drawn, Annealed and Age Hardened. Key requirements include:
- Internal threads must be formed by cutting, not cold forming.
- Specific testing certifications: Annealing and Age Hardening, Ultrasonic Inspection (for items >= 4 inches), and Dye Penetrant Inspection.
- K-MONEL Fasteners must be heat treated per QQ-N-286, with solution annealing and age hardening post-heading/roll threading.
- Thread inspection must adhere to FED-STD-H28 series, with System 21 as a minimum.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: August 10, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: January 21, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
This is for "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material," requiring stringent quality controls. Contractors must:
- Maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025.
- Provide a Certificate of Compliance for all furnished items, certifying adherence to specifications and drawings.
- Ensure material traceability through unique numbers (heat-lot, heat-treat) marked on the material, directly linking to chemical and mechanical properties certification data.
- Submit certification data to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. WAWF details: Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040, email PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL.
- Prohibit mercury and mercury-containing compounds in hardware.
- Adhere to strict configuration control, requiring approval for all waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Additional Notes
- Past performance will be considered in the evaluation per FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
- This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.