WASHER
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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, has issued a solicitation for the procurement of Washers. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and certification. Proposals are due July 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture of washers in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 167-7384258 Find 099, with specific amplifications and modifications detailed in the document. Key requirements include:
- Special Emphasis Material: Used in crucial shipboard systems where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship.
- Mercury-Free: Material must not contain intentionally added mercury or mercury compounds.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified/modified), with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate is MIL-I-45208 with calibration per MIL-STD-45662.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability to Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) is required, including permanent markings per MIL-STD-792. A Certificate of Compliance (C of C) is mandatory, detailing contractor information, contract number, NSN, and a statement of full compliance. Specific C of C requirements apply to Self-Locking Hex Nuts (NASM 25027).
- 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.
- Government Quality Assurance: Government Quality Assurance at source is required, with DCMA QAR involvement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Published: May 14, 2026
- Response Due: July 13, 2026
Submission & Delivery
- Certification Data: Submission of all certification data CDRLs is required 20 days prior to delivery. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) will review/accept within 18 working days.
- Final Delivery: Material delivery is required within 210 days.
- WAWF: Certification documentation must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) using specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Drawings: Associated drawings are available on SAM.gov with restricted access. Interested vendors must email the POC after requesting access.
- DPAS Rating: Any awarded contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ASHTON.K.PERRY.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-7574.