Procurement of 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, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of 20 units of "NUT, UNION" (NIIN: 014137557 / NSN 1HM 4730-01-413-7557). This requirement is designated as Special Emphasis material due to its critical role in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or vital system failure. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Quotations are due by November 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotations (RFQ) seeks "NUT, UNION" components that must adhere to NAVSEA drawing 803-6397434, part number 803-6397434-X1XXXX-009, with specific amplifications. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis (ASTM-B150, Alloy C63200).
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Required for weld repair and/or production weld, performed per applicable fabrication specifications.
- Welding and Brazing: Must comply with standards S9074-AR-GIB-010/248 and 0900-LP-001-7000.
- First Article Testing (FAT): Mandatory and destructive. FAT samples will not be part of the delivered contract quantity. A waiver of FAT will reduce the final delivery date.
- Packaging: Must be in accordance with MIL-STD-2073.
- Quality Assurance: A Quality System compliant with ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208 is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Critical, requiring unique traceability markings and comprehensive certification test reports.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotations)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- Rated Order: "DO" rated order, certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Delivery: Required within 365 days from contract award.
- Quotations Due: November 23, 2026, 21:30 UTC.
- Published: May 5, 2026.
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered during the evaluation of offers.
Additional Notes
Drawings for this solicitation are available upon request via the SAM.gov website; access requests should be followed by an email to the primary Point of Contact. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The primary contact is Alana Boyer (ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL).