SCREW, MACHINE
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 Mechanicsburg (NAVSUP WSS-MECH), has issued a solicitation for the procurement of Machine Screws. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bidders must adhere to stringent quality, inspection, and packaging requirements, including mandatory review of the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD) and First Article Approval. Proposals are due by April 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacturing and supply of machine screws. Key aspects include:
- Compliance with ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION standards.
- Adherence to HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (MIL-I-45208).
- Mandatory First Article Approval—Contractor Testing for three units of CLIN 0001, with a 45-day approval period required prior to manufacturing.
- Implementation of an acceptable inspection system and record-keeping.
- Specific packaging requirements detailed in MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-STD 2073, including cleanliness controls and green poly bags.
- Exclusion of mercury or mercury-containing compounds from hardware or supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5305 (Screws)
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 24, 2026
Key Requirements & Submissions
- Mandatory IRPOD Review: Vendors must review the Individual Repair Part Ordering Data (IRPOD).
- Technical Documents: IRPOD, drawings, technical data, STRs, military specifications, and commercial item descriptions are available at
HTTPS://LOGISTICS.UNNPP.GOV/ECOMMERCE(requires pre-registration and password). - Cybersecurity: Compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level Requirements is necessary.
- Data Submissions (DD Form 1423):
- Procedure Package (DI-QCIC-8871): Submit within 45 days after contract (DAC) award to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433.
- Vendor Certified Reports of Test and Inspection (ROTI) (DI-QCIC-8872): Submit at End of Contract (EOC) to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433. Authorization to ship material from the PCO is required.
- Lower Tier Supplier Package (DI-QCIC-8874): Submit within 45 DAC to NAVSUP-WSS code N9433.
- IRPOD Contract Data Requirements (DI-NDTI-80809): Reports for approval prior to manufacturing require PCO authorization to start production. Reports per contract delivery schedule require PCO authorization to ship. Resubmittal within 45 days of disapproval.
- Pricing Validity: Quotations are valid for 60 days after the closing date, unless otherwise specified.
Evaluation
Award is subject to the contractor meeting all aspects of Appendix A to LSC-2E. Evaluation includes First Article Testing.
Additional Notes
Contractual documents are considered issued when deposited in mail, transmitted by fax, or sent by other electronic commerce methods. Requests for Nuclear Reactor Publications (Official Use Only/NOFORN) must be submitted to the PCO for "need-to-know" certification.