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 (NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg) is soliciting proposals for a NUT, UNION (PSC 4730) designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. This item is critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a "NUT, UNION" in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 803-6397434, part number 803-6397434-X1XXXX-009, with specific amplifications. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for ASTM-B150, Alloy C63200.
- Testing: Non-Destructive Tests (NDT) for weld repair and production welds.
- Welding/Brazing: Must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278 and 0900-LP-001-7000 standards.
- First Article Testing (FAT): Required and destructive. FAT samples are not part of the contract quantity.
- Quality Assurance: A quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662) is mandatory.
- Traceability: Critical, requiring unique traceability markings and comprehensive certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a "DO" rated order, certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Response Due: June 1, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC.
- Published: May 8, 2026.
- 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.
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers.
Additional Notes
- This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's (PNSY) DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.
- Drawings access must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. WAWF details: Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040.
- Contact ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL for inquiries.