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, through NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of Socket Head Cap Screws (SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HE). These items are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control. This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and utilizes Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The opportunity requires the manufacturing and delivery of socket head cap screws in accordance with Honeywell International Inc. drawing 4404020-1. Key material specifications include ASTM-A574, Grade 4340. Extensive testing and inspection are mandated, including Liquid Penetrant or Magnetic Particle Inspection, and Wedge Tensile Tests per MIL-DTL-1222 and ASTM-F606. Thread inspection must comply with FED-STD-H28 series. The unit of issue is EACH, and one additional fastener per heat/lot with complete traceability is required.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Strict traceability is required from material to certification test reports, with permanent marking on fasteners per MIL-DTL-1222 and MIL-STD-792. All materials must be mercury-free. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, and contractors must notify DCMA upon order receipt. Nonconforming products and waivers/deviations require specific reporting and approval procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 5305 (Screws)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 5, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract. Certification data (CDRLs) must be submitted 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Submission Requirements
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). WAWF entries must specify "Ship to" N50286 and "Inspect by"/"Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped without prior acceptance.