53--WASHER,FLAT,REDUCED
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 WASHER,FLAT,REDUCED. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The required washers are classified as Special Emphasis Material for crucial shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality control and adherence to specifications. Proposals are due by April 9, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacturing of WASHER,FLAT,REDUCED in accordance with NAS620, part number NAS620C8, with specific amplifications or modifications detailed in the solicitation. Given their use in critical shipboard systems, the material must meet Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured standards to prevent serious personnel injury, loss of life, vital systems, or the ship itself. Key requirements include:
- Physical identification in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
- Contractor maintenance of total equipment baseline configuration, providing electronic (C4) drawings for proprietary designs.
- Strict adherence to mercury-free specifications.
- Packaging and marking in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product/Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Delivery Schedule: Submission of all certification data CDRLS 20 days prior to delivery, PNSY review within 6 working days, and final material delivery within 210 days.
- Quality Assurance: Departures from contractor-imposed requirements for proprietary designs must be submitted to the PCO. All waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes require Contracting Officer review and approval, submitted via the ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system at https://register.nslc.navy.mil/.
- Applicable Documents: MIL-STD-130 and AIA/NAS NAS 620 are referenced, with contractors responsible for obtaining necessary documents.
Submission & Deadlines
- Response Due: April 9, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST
- Published Date: March 10, 2026
- Contact: For inquiries, contact NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 717-605-3992.