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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting for a Union Nut (Product Service Code 4730: Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings). This material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification) due to its critical use in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. Proposals are due February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of a Union nut in accordance with Carleton Technology drawing 1970 002, Item No. 05. The material must be ASTM-B150, alloy C63200. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, non-destructive testing for weld repair, and strict welding/brazing procedures (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248). Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed, and inspected per FED-STD-H28 series. All materials must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 17, 2026
- Published: February 2, 2026
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001, amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. This includes rigorous traceability, material certification (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678), and Government Source Inspection (GSI). All certification data, including for Level I/SUBSAFE material, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) prior to shipment, using specific DODAACs for "Ship to" (N50286), "Inspect by" (N39040), and "Accept by" (N39040).
Additional Notes
The opportunity details procedures for waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), requiring review and approval by the Contracting Officer. The ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions and inquiries. The DODAAC for Portsmouth NSY has changed from N00102 to N50286. Final delivery of material is required within 365 days after the contract's effective date.