SCREW, HEX CAP
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, has issued a solicitation for Hex Cap Screws (Product Service Code 5305). These screws are designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control to prevent catastrophic failures. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture and supply of specific Hex Cap Screws, Type I, Grade 500 (QQ-N-286), Solution Annealed and Age Hardened, with dimensions of 7/8 inch diameter and 2 3/4 inches length, featuring a 9 unc thread series and Class of Fit 3A. The material must conform to MIL-DTL-1222 and other referenced specifications. Key aspects include:
- Criticality: Material is for vital shipboard systems, demanding high reliability.
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing is required, including Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Wedge Tensile Tests. Certifications are mandatory for specified tests and materials. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is essential for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with specific marking requirements per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation, resulting in a bilateral award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC.
- Published: February 26, 2026.
- FOB: Destination.
- Delivery: 180 days.
- Acquisition: Pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Submission Requirements
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped before acceptance. Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the listed Point of Contact.