53--LOCKNUT
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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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (WSS) Mechanicsburg, has issued a solicitation for the procurement of 25 LOCKNUTS (NSN: 5310 016338457). These items are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. The solicitation due date has been extended to May 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the manufacture of 25 LOCKNUTS in accordance with Emerson Drawing 20307, Find Number 15, with specific amplifications and modifications. The material is critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. Key requirements include:
- Government-Source Inspection and Acceptance (G-S I&A).
- Quality System: Must comply with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternative.
- Manufacturing: Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed. Material must be mercury-free.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability per MIL-STD-792 and a comprehensive Certificate of Compliance (Special Emphasis C of C) are required, detailing contractor information, NSN, lubricants, cure dates, and compliance statements. Specific requirements apply for Self-Locking Hex Nuts per NASM 25027.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain equipment baseline configuration and submit Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) via the ECDS system.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Quantity: 25 each
- Set-Aside: None (Small Business Set-Aside dissolved due to single business concern).
- Quote Validity: 8 months from submission date.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLS 20 days prior to delivery; PNSY review/acceptance 6 working days after receipt; Final material delivery 186 days.
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must provide their CAGE, unit procurement price (FFP or NTE), procurement CAGE, packaging CAGE, and Procurement Acquisition Time (delivery in days). Distributors/Dealers must include an authorized letter from the manufacturer or a dealer statement with OEM information. Quotes must be submitted via email to Rachel Snyder (RACHEL.E.SNYDER@NAVY.MIL). This is the only authorized submission method. Questions should also be directed to Rachel Snyder. The resultant award will be issued bilaterally. DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF prior to each shipment.
Quality Assurance
Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Contractors must maintain adequate inspection and test records. Subcontractor inspection requirements are also detailed. Government Furnished Material/Equipment (GFM/GFE) requires documented control procedures. Final inspection includes material sampling (ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 or SPC) and 100% inspection of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) and certification reports.