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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting for Hexagon Head Cap Screws. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a critical shipboard system, requiring specialized material and stringent quality controls. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) due to the high probability of failure if incorrect or defective. Proposals are due February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 5/8 inch, 2 1/2 inch Hexagon Head Cap Screws, Grade B7 (ASTM-A193), hardened and tempered, with 11 UNC thread and Class of Fit 2A. These fasteners must meet the requirements of MIL-DTL-1222 and other referenced specifications. The material will be used in a crucial shipboard system where failure could result in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 23, 2026
- Published: February 9, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery required within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Quality & Compliance
This opportunity demands rigorous 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). Key requirements include:
- Certificate of Compliance for all items, specifically for Special Emphasis Material.
- Mercury-free materials.
- Mandatory Liquid Penetrant Inspection or Magnetic Particle Inspection and Wedge Tensile Tests.
- Strict traceability from material to certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678).
- Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source by DCMA QAR.
- 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Configuration Control procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Submission & Evaluation
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" DODAACs (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation.
Additional Notes
This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).