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 SCREW, CAP, SOCKET HE (Product Service Code 5305). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to procure critical fasteners for shipboard systems. The material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), requiring stringent control procedures. Proposals are due by January 27, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manufacture and supply Socket Head Cap Screws conforming to FF-S-86, specifically Type VI, Size 1/2 - 13 UNRC - 3A X 2 1/2 Inches long, made from QQ-N-281, Grade 400, Class A material, and uncoated. Key requirements include:
- Special Emphasis Material: Due to use in crucial shipboard systems, incorrect or defective material poses a high probability of failure, leading to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing and certification are required, including wedge tensile tests per MIL-DTL-1222 and ASTM-F606. Certifications must be submitted for specific tests.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Strict material traceability is mandated from raw material to finished component, identified by unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, or heat-treat numbers. Material marking must be permanent per MIL-STD-792.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Government Quality Assurance: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required, with DCMA QAR involvement.
- Subcontractor Requirements: Prime contractors must ensure subcontractor compliance with quality and traceability requirements.
- Inspection: Receiving and final inspections include 100% verification of traceability markings, legibility, and completeness of certification test reports. Material sampling for final inspection follows ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4, General Inspection Level II, with specific rules for small lot sizes.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: January 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 16, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data 20 days prior to delivery, Portsmouth NSY review/acceptance 6 working days after receipt, final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Priority Rating: This is a "DX" 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. The order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Additional Notes
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. The "Inspect by" and "Accept by" DODAAC is N39040. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for certain data submissions and inquiries.