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 Mechanicsburg, has issued a solicitation for a 3/8 inch Union Nut. This component is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its use in crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent control procedures. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the supply of 3/8 inch Union Nuts in accordance with NAVSHIPS drawing 1385884, piece 8, with modified material to QQ-N-281 Class B. Key requirements include:
- Material: QQ-N-281, Class B, with quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Testing: Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair/production welds.
- Manufacturing: Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed. Thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001, ISO-10012, or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification (DI-MISC-81020) for Level I/SUBSAFE systems.
- Welding: Procedures and personnel must be qualified under specified NAVSEA standards; approval is required prior to performing any welding.
- Documentation: Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678), Configuration Control (Waivers/Deviations, ECPs), and submission of certification data via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (DO rated order under DPAS)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: May 26, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: May 7, 2026
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286. All certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.