53--NUT
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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, is soliciting offers for Self-Locking Hex Nuts (NSN 53--NUT). This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract for crucial shipboard systems, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material, requiring stringent quality and traceability. Offers are due by 4:00 PM EST on June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of Self-Locking Hex Nuts in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 6407006 Part No. 1, ESNA P/N NU14198A-4804. The material must conform to QQ-N-281 CL B for the nut and D4066 for the self-locking element. These nuts are for critical shipboard systems where failure could result in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Key Requirements
- Testing & Certification: Includes Dye Penetrant Inspection, Quality Conformance Tests, and First Article Testing (FAT) per NASM25027, MIL-DTL-32258, and MIL-N-25027/1. FAT may be satisfied by prior qualification proof.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Traceability: Essential for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers, heat/lot numbers, and comprehensive material certification reports.
- Delivery: Final delivery is required on or before 365 days after the effective date of the order. Certification data (CDRLs) must be submitted 20 days prior to delivery.
- Configuration Control: Strict procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are in place, requiring Government approval.
- Mercury Free: All furnished hardware and supplies must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Notice ID: 478e465bcecd4ab8889271dc3135ecac
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Set-Aside: None specified for the prime contract; Small Business Subcontracting Plan applies.
- Offers Due: June 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published Date: May 4, 2026
- Award: Will be issued bilaterally and is a "DO"-rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). For inquiries, contact Amanda A. Gowdy at amanda.a.gowdy.civ@us.navy.mil or (771) 229-0446.