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, is soliciting proposals for SCREW, CAP, HEXAGON H under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material used in crucial shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality and traceability. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and supply of specific hexagon head cap screws (1/2 inch, 2 1/2 inch, 13 UNC, Class 2A, Grade B16 (ASTM-A193)) meeting MIL-DTL-1222 and other referenced standards (e.g., ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, ASTM-A193, MIL-STD-792, ISO_9001). The material is designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its critical application, requiring special control procedures to prevent failure, injury, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Key requirements include detailed testing (e.g., Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Wedge Tensile Test), configuration control, certificate of compliance, mercury-free materials, and specific thread forming interpretations. Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Offerors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Extensive traceability is required from raw material to final product, including unique identification, material certification test reports, and marking in accordance with MIL-STD-792. Certification data, including chemical and mechanical analysis, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilaterally issued award)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5305 (Screws)
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: February 19, 2026
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). Access to drawings, if included, must be requested via SAM.gov and followed up with an email to the listed POC.
Additional Notes
This is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Offerors must provide facility details if packaging occurs at a different location. The ECDS system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions and inquiries.