SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HE
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 Socket Head Cap Screws (SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HE). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the procurement of Special Emphasis Material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability controls. Offers are due by May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of Socket Head Cap Screws, specifically Type VI, Size 3/8 - 16 UNRC - 3A x 1 inch, made from QQ-N-286 material (Form 2, annealed and age hardened), uncoated, and requiring cross-drilling. The material is classified as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its critical application in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems. Key requirements include:
- Testing: Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material, and Wedge Tensile Tests on full-size fasteners, all performed to specific military and industry standards (e.g., MIL-DTL-1222, T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, ASTM-F606).
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 calibration) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662 calibration). Government Quality Assurance at source is required, and changes to qualified quality systems need PCO concurrence.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Material must be marked with unique traceability numbers (MIL-STD-792, MIL-DTL-1222). Certification data, including chemical and mechanical analysis, must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require Contracting Officer approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: April 20, 2026
- Priority Rating: This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
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.
Additional Notes
This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page. The Portsmouth NSY DODAAC has changed to N50286. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment, with no material shipped before acceptance.