NUT,UNION
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 the procurement of a 1/4 inch Union Nut (Buships Drawing 803-1385884, piece 8). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I). The solicitation closing date has been amended to February 4, 2026. This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of a 1/4 inch Union Nut, manufactured from QQ-N-286 material (Hot Finished and Age Hardened or Hot Finished Annealed and Age Hardened). Due to its critical application in shipboard systems, stringent quality control, material traceability, and certification requirements are in place. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, age hardening, annealing, and ultrasonic inspection (if applicable).
- Thread Inspection: Must comply with FED-STD-H28 series, with System 21 as a minimum, or acceptable commercial equivalents (ASME B1 series).
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-4).
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required, with unique traceability numbers marked on the material. Re-certification is needed if material properties are altered during fabrication.
- Waivers/Deviations & ECPs: All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 6, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Final material delivery on or before 365 days after contract effective date.
Evaluation
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.
Additional Notes
- Access to drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- Certification data and other required documentation must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040).
- This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.