BOLT,HEX HEAD
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 Mech, is soliciting for BOLT, HEX HEAD (Product Service Code 5306). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a crucial shipboard system, requiring high-quality, special emphasis material. The deadline for offer receipt is April 17, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time, as extended by the latest amendment.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for BOLT, HEX HEAD, 0.3125-24UNJF-3A, 1.156 LG, conforming to AIA/NAS NAS 565 P/N NAS565C-37. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) due to its use in a crucial shipboard system where incorrect or defective material could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Quality Assurance & Certifications
Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate acceptable system is MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662. The quality system must be documented and is subject to Government evaluation and source inspection by a DCMA Quality Assurance Representative (QAR). Traceability from material to Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) must be maintained per MIL-STD-792. A Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for Special Emphasis Material is required, detailing traceability, contract information, NSN, and specific statements regarding lubricants, cure dates, weld procedures, and HM&E testing. For Self-Locking Hex Nuts, qualification testing per NASM 25027 Paragraph 3.2 must be certified.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5306 (Bolts)
- Offer Due Date: April 17, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
- Published Date: May 4, 2026.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLS 20 days prior to delivery; PNSY review/acceptance 18 working days after receipt; Final material delivery 186 days.
- Priority Rating: DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Submission Requirements
All contractual documents are considered "issued" electronically. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Detailed procedures are provided for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), requiring review and approval by the Contracting Officer. The ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system is available for certain data submissions and inquiries.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ASHTON.K.PERRY.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.