SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON H
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 Hexagon Head Cap Screws (5/16 inch, 1 inch length, 18 UNC thread, Grade 400 (QQ-N-281)). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical shipboard system component. Proposals are due February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work & Requirements
This solicitation is for the supply of SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) where the use of incorrect or defective material could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. The material must meet requirements specified in MIL-DTL-1222, with specific details on configuration, grade, size, length, thread series, and class of fit. Key requirements include:
- Testing: Liquid Penetrant Inspection and Wedge Tensile Tests are mandatory.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require PCO approval.
- Material: Must be Mercury Free. Thread forming and testing procedures are detailed, including conditions for "Alternate Mechanical Testing."
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) with calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or an acceptable alternate of MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662.
- Government QA: Government Quality Assurance (DCMA QAR) at source is required.
- Traceability: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers on material and certifications. Material marking must comply with MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222.
- Certifications: A Certificate of Compliance is required, along with chemical and mechanical analysis per MIL-DTL-1222. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: February 19, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: February 4, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Priority Rating: This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- DODAAC Update: Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.