SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HD
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 Socket Head Cap Screws. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for the procurement of crucial "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" material for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by March 19, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of Screw, Cap, Socket Head, in accordance with Vacco drawing S1E10064, item 22, part number V2C11114-16DZO. The material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" due to its critical use in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. Key requirements include:
- Material: SAE-AMS-5643, Condition H1025.
- Testing: Liquid Penetrant Inspection (per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271), Thread Inspection (per FED-STD-H28 series), and Wedge Tensile Tests for headed fasteners.
- Certifications: Required for chemical and mechanical analysis (DI-MISC-81020) and a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material (DI-MISC-80678).
- Traceability: Complete traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory, with unique traceability markings on the material.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 5, 2026
Key Requirements
- Quality Assurance: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required. Contractors must submit documented quality system procedures (DI-QCIC-81110) prior to award. Subcontractor quality control and inspection are also emphasized.
- Material Handling: Strict procedures for material handling, segregation, and re-marking are necessary to maintain traceability.
- Inspection: Receiving inspection must verify traceability markings and certification report compliance. Final inspection includes material sampling (zero defects, one defect rejection) and 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Configuration Control: Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval.
- WAWF: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped without acceptance.
Additional Notes
This is a "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard DODAAC has changed to N50286. Contact Lydia M. Shaloka at LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 215-697-4717 for inquiries.