SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HE
Overview
Buyer
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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 for Self-Locking Socket Head Cap Screws (NSN 5305) designated as Special Emphasis Material. These critical components are for crucial shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. Proposals are due June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of Self-Locking Socket Head Cap Screws in accordance with Vacco drawing S1E10206, Item 30, and MIL-DTL-18240 for the self-locking element. The material must be SAE-AMS-5643, Condition H-1025. Due to the critical nature of the material, stringent quality assurance, testing, and traceability requirements are mandated to ensure the receipt of correct and conforming material for shipboard systems.
Key Requirements
- Material Criticality: Designated as Level I, Scope of Certification (LI-SOC) material, requiring special control procedures.
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Thread Inspection (FED-STD-H28 series, System 21 minimum), and Wedge Tensile Tests for headed fasteners (MIL-DTL-1222 or ASTM-F606). Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis (SAE-AMS-5643) and a Certificate of Compliance are required.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 calibration), or an acceptable alternate of MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662 calibration).
- Traceability & Marking: Full traceability from material to certification test reports (Objective Quality Evidence - OQE) is essential, identified by unique numbers. Fasteners must be marked per MIL-DTL-1222 with material grade "SMM" and manufacturer's identification.
- Subcontractor Control: Prime contractors must assess, review, and ensure subcontractor compliance with quality requirements.
- Mercury Free: All materials must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 5305 (Screws)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review within 6 working days; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Priority: This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Quality Assurance & Submission
- Government Source Inspection (GSI): Required at the contractor's plant.
- Data Submission: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). Email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil is required. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Detailed procedures for submission and approval are outlined, requiring review by the Contracting Officer.
Additional Notes
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's DODAAC has changed to N50286. Contact Lydia M. Shaloka at LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 215-697-4717 for inquiries.