SCREW, CAP, SOCKET
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 for Socket Head Cap Screws, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due by February 25, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of specific Socket Head Cap Screws (FF-S-86, Type VI, 3/8 - 16UNRC - 3A X 1 1/4 inches long, Alloy Steel, Uncoated), which must include a self-locking element in accordance with MIL-DTL-18240. These items are critical, and their failure could result in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Therefore, the material requires special control procedures, extensive testing, and comprehensive traceability.
Key Requirements
- Manufacturing & Design: Must meet requirements of FF-S-86 and ASTM-A574, including specific chemical analysis and mechanical properties.
- Testing & Certification: Requires Liquid Penetrant or Magnetic Particle Inspection, Wedge Tensile Tests, and other applicable tests. Certifications are mandatory for all tests and materials, with one additional fastener required per heat/lot for traceability.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements (ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025). Government Quality Assurance at source is required, necessitating documented procedures and potential audits.
- Traceability & Marking: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is essential. Materials must be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222. All metallic material and certification data will undergo 100% inspection for traceability and legibility.
- Material Handling: Procedures must ensure traceability is maintained throughout all processes, including subcontracted operations, and prevent commingling of materials.
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain intentionally added mercury or mercury compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed-Price implied by the nature of the procurement)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 25, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 10, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Final material delivery is required 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract.
Special Conditions
- This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- The order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040).
- The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard DODAAC has changed to N50286.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.