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, is soliciting proposals for Socket Head Cap Screws (Product Service Code 5305). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the supply of Special Emphasis Material critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The solicitation has been amended to extend the closing date to March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture and supply of specific Socket Head Cap Screws, Type II, Grade 500 (QQ-N-286), Solution Annealed and Age Hardened, 3/8 inch diameter, 1 1/8 inches length, with 16 UNRC thread series and a self-locking element per MIL-DTL-18240. The material must meet stringent requirements outlined in MIL-DTL-1222 and other referenced specifications (e.g., ASTM-F606, MIL-STD-792). Contractors must provide one additional fastener per heat/lot for traceability.
Key Requirements
The contract emphasizes rigorous quality assurance, traceability, and certification. Key requirements include:
- Quality System: Must comply with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662).
- Material Traceability: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique identification and direct traceability to chemical/mechanical properties.
- Testing & Certification: Required for Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection (for specific materials), and Annealing/Age Hardening. K-MONEL fasteners have specific testing protocols, including Wedge Tensile tests. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must manage waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) with Government approval.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Government Inspection: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source.
- WAWF Submission: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect/Accept by N39040) with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material shipment is allowed prior to acceptance.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract. Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Rating: This will be 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).
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Francine A. Pommells at francine.a.pommells.civ@us.navy.mil or 717-605-3354.