Procurement of NUT,SLFLKG
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 quotations for the Procurement of NUT,SLFLKG (NIIN: 000424968). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The required material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS due to its critical use in shipboard systems where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or damage. Quotations are due by close of business on May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is for 2,888 units of "NUT, SLFLKG" (NSN 1HM 5310-00-042-4968). Key requirements include:
- Material: QQ-N-281, Class A or B, with a self-locking element meeting ASTM-D4066, Group 01, Class 1, Grade 1.
- Special Requirements: Level I / SUBSAFE / DSS-SOC / TRIPE R markings, First Article Testing (FAT), Level I Joint Source Certification, internal threads formed by cutting (cold forming not acceptable), MIL-STD-2073 packaging, Hazardous Material Identification, Certificate of Compliance (SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL), stringent traceability and certification, and Mercury Free material.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implied fixed-price RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Submission Deadline: May 5, 2026, by close of business.
- Published Date: April 15, 2026
- Period of Performance: Delivery required 365 days after contract award.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; FAT Report due 120 days after contract; FAT Report Approval 20 days after PNSY review/acceptance.
Evaluation
While not fully detailed, Section M of the solicitation indicates that past performance is considered more important than price for award determination.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under DPAS. Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from NOO102 to N50286. A waiver for DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be possible if already on file. The document includes extensive contract clauses and data requirements (CDRLs) related to quality assurance, testing, packaging, and reporting.