SCREW, SELF LOCKING
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, is soliciting offers for Self-Locking Screws designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The material requires stringent quality control and traceability to prevent catastrophic failure. Offers are due by May 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for SCREW, SELF LOCKING, Type II, Grade A574 (ASTM-A574), Hardened and Tempered, 3/8 inch size, 1 1/8 inches length, with 16 UNRC Thread Series and Class of Fit 3A. Key properties include minimum tensile strength of 170,000 psi, yield strength of 150,000 psi, and 12% elongation. A self-locking element per MIL-DTL-18240 is required. The unit of issue is EACH, with an additional fastener required per heat/lot for traceability.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- DPAS Rating: DX (National Defense Use)
- Proposal Due: May 6, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time
- Published Date: May 6, 2026
- Delivery: Certification data 20 days prior to delivery; final material 365 days after contract effective date.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
This is a SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) requiring a robust quality system (ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208 equivalent) and strict adherence to specifications like MIL-DTL-1222. Extensive testing and certification are mandatory, including Liquid Penetrant or Magnetic Particle Inspection, Wedge Tensile Tests, and Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief certifications. 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability, and NDT certifications is required. All materials must be mercury-free. Configuration control, including PCO approval for waivers/deviations and ECPs for changes, is critical. Traceability from material to certification test reports is paramount, with specific marking requirements per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, and contractors must notify DCMA.
Evaluation Factors
Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This solicitation was issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Amendment 0003 updated the closing date and the Point of Contact to L. Shaloka (LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 215-697-4717). Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.