NUT,PLAIN,BARREL

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting quotations for NUT, PLAIN, BARREL (Product Service Code 5310). This requirement is for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) used in crucial shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury or loss of life/ship. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due by June 5, 2026.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires the manufacture and delivery of Barrel Nuts in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command drawings 803-5959302 item 17 and 803-5959311, with specific amplifications and modifications. The material is designated as critical due to its application in vital shipboard systems.

Key Requirements

• Manufacturing: Barrel Nuts must be manufactured from QQ-N-286 material (form 2, annealed and age hardened). No weld repair is permitted on QQ-N-286. Internal threads must be formed by cutting, not cold forming.
• Quality & Testing: Requires quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis. Certifications are mandatory for specific tests, including Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material (especially for items made from QQ-N-286 with a diameter of 4 inches or greater). Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 must be performed by one of several specified laboratories.
• Inspection: Threads must be inspected per FED-STD-H28 series. A Certificate of Compliance is required, certifying full adherence to procurement documents and specifications.
• Traceability & Certification: Strict material traceability and certification requirements are in place for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including unique traceability markings and detailed material certification test reports. Re-certification is required if material properties are altered during fabrication.
• Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein), with calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662.
• Security & Access: This requirement involves access to NOFORN and/or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information. Offerors must download and email a completed security agreement form to the POC to obtain drawings.
• Other: Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are prohibited. Unique Item Identification (UID) is required for items with a Government unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073.

Contract Details & Timeline

• Contract Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract. Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
• FOB: Destination
• Priority: This will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
• Closing Date: June 5, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.
• Published Date: May 8, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission: Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (DODAAC N50286) via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped before acceptance.
• Evaluation: Past performance will be considered more important than price. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest-priced offer.

Important Notes

Offerors must request drawing access on SAM.gov and then email the Primary POC, Alana Boyer (ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL), with the completed security agreement. Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed to N50286. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).