SCREW, SLF-LKG, SCH
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 MECH, is issuing a solicitation for Self-Locking Cylindrical Socket Head Cap Screws (SCREW, SLF-LKG, SCH). This requirement is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality and control procedures. Proposals are due April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of Self-Locking Cylindrical Socket Head Cap Screws, specifically QQ-N-286 in accordance with FF-S-86, Type VI, size 0.375-16UNRC-3A X 0.500 inch long, with a self-locking element per MIL-DTL-18240. Key requirements include:
- Material Specifications: Non-metallic components must meet NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290 toxicity and flammability standards.
- Testing: Extensive testing, including Wedge Tensile Tests (MIL-DTL-1222, ASTM-F606, ASTM-A574) and Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests, must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Marking: Self-locking screws must be marked with six dots.
- K-MONEL Fasteners: Specific heat treatment and mechanical property testing (Tensile, Yield, Elongation, Hardness) are required.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Configuration Control: Strict procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
- Traceability & Certification: Material traceability per MIL-STD-792 and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) are mandatory, along with a comprehensive Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678).
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 5, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 200 days, with certification data 20 days prior.
Additional Notes
This requirement falls under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Certification documentation must be submitted via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for certain data submissions and inquiries.