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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for Hexagon Head Cap Screws (part number 803-5184193-3X-08) designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of hexagon head cap screws in accordance with Naval Sea drawing 803-5184193. The material is critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Contractors must supply one additional fastener for each uniquely identified heat/lot for traceability. The material must be ASTM-A193, grade B16.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 30, 2026 (amended)
- Published: March 9, 2026
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Acquisition: Issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
This opportunity involves stringent quality and traceability requirements. Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Key requirements include:
- Testing: Liquid Penetrant Inspection or Magnetic Particle Inspection, and Wedge Tensile Tests on full-size fasteners.
- Traceability: Maintained from material to certification test reports, with unique traceability markings on the material per MIL-DTL-1222 and MIL-STD-792.
- Certifications: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, and test certifications are required. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (DODAAC N50286) via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration, with specific procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Government Quality Assurance: Government inspection is required at the source, and contractors must notify the appropriate Government representative (DCMA QAR) upon receipt of the order.
Evaluation Factors
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.
Submission & Contact
Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC. All certification documentation 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. The primary point of contact is FRANCINE.A.POMMELLS.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL (Phone: 717-605-3354).