53--SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON H
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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech has issued a solicitation for SCREW, CAP, HEXAGON H (NSN 1HM 5305 010877551). This requirement is for a quantity of 13 units, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The screws are intended for use on Navy submarines and require strict adherence to manufacturing and quality specifications. Proposals are due by June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement covers the manufacture and supply of Hexagon Head Screws for Navy submarines. Key requirements include:
- Design & Manufacturing: Adherence to material, physical, and mechanical specifications outlined in Drawing 4491149, Item Number 13, and associated documents.
- Marking: Each production lot unit must be permanently marked with material symbol "NC" or "NI-CU" and the manufacturer's symbol per MIL-STD-130. Items must be bagged and tagged with contract, drawing/item, heat, and lot numbers.
- Mercury-Free: All supplied material must be free from metallic mercury and contamination, given its intended use on submarines/surface ships. Any functional inclusion of mercury requires prior written approval from the Procurement Contracting Officer.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must follow MIL-STD-973 (or EIA-649C) for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
Quality Assurance & Deliverables
The contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements. A robust Quality Inspection System, compliant with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001 and NCSL Z540.3 or ISO 10012, is mandatory.
- Pre-Production: A written Quality Inspection and Test Plan must be developed and submitted for approval by NSWC Philadelphia Division prior to production.
- Inspections: Includes 100% visual and physical inspection of production lot units, with detailed recording of measurements for all dimensions and features, including threads.
- Reporting: Production Lot Testing/Inspection Reports, comprising Certified Mill Certification, Certificate of Conformance for Material, Visual/Dimensional Inspection Reports, and Mercury Exclusion Certification, must be submitted for NSWCPD approval prior to shipment.
- Final Acceptance: Final inspection and acceptance will be conducted by the cognizant DCMA-QAR in conjunction with NSWCPD Quality Assurance Specialists.
- OQEDs: Objective Quality Evidence Data (OQEDs) must be maintained and furnished, traceable by drawing/item, heat, lot, and contract number.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 3, 2026, at 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 7, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of:
- Price
- Non-Price Factors: Including Delivery Lead Time (favoring those in the Government's best interest) and Past Performance (assessing successful performance, quality, timeliness, cost management, and customer satisfaction). Non-price factors, combined, are approximately equal to price.
Additional Notes
The primary point of contact for this opportunity is TAYLOR.M.WEIDMAN2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL. Packaging shall be in accordance with MIL-STD 2073.