SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON H
Overview
Buyer
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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 proposals for Hexagon Head Cap Screws. This procurement is for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious consequences. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by January 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of Hexagon Head Cap Screws conforming to MIL-DTL-1222, with specific configurations including Type I, Grade 400 (QQ-N-281), 3/8 inch diameter, 2 1/4 inch length, 16 UNC thread, and Class 2A fit. The material's critical nature necessitates stringent quality assurance, testing, and traceability throughout the manufacturing and supply chain.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at the source is required.
- Testing & Certification: Certifications are required for Liquid Penetrant Inspection and Wedge Tensile Tests. All certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Traceability: Complete traceability from raw material to certification test reports is mandatory, with unique markings on the material. Re-certification is required if material properties are altered during processing.
- Configuration Control: The contractor must maintain the total equipment baseline configuration. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I/II changes require Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) approval.
- Mercury Free: Material must not contain mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5305 (Screws)
- Response Due: January 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 8, 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.
- Priority: This is a DO/DX rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Final inspection requires material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4, with lot acceptance based on zero defects. 100% inspection is required for material verification, traceability, and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) certifications.
Additional Notes
This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions and inquiries. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's DODAAC has changed to N50286.