NUT
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, is soliciting proposals for the manufacturing and supply of a specialized nut (part number M24231/11-031), classified under Product Service Code 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings). This item is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. The opportunity is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due May 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for manufacturing the nut in accordance with MIL-DTL-24231 and using QQ-N-286 material. Key requirements include:
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Testing certifications for Ultrasonic Inspection and Dye Penetrant Inspection.
- Heat treatment for K-MONEL Fasteners.
- Slow Strain Rate Tensile Testing by approved laboratories.
- Thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 and internal threads formed by cutting.
- Maintaining total equipment baseline configuration and submitting Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes.
- Ensuring the material is mercury-free.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
This opportunity demands a robust quality system, requiring adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) with calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required. Critical aspects include:
- Material Traceability: From raw material to final component, with unique traceability numbers and permanent markings per MIL-STD-792.
- Certification: Submission of a Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) and material certification data (DI-MISC-81020) via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to: N50286, Inspect by: N39040, Accept by: N39040). Electronic signatures are accepted under specific controls.
- Inspection: Comprehensive receiving and final inspections, including 100% inspection of material verification data and traceability markings. Sampling for lot acceptance is based on ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (originally Total Small Business, but dissolved by amendment)
- Response Due: May 27, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 12, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date.
Additional Notes
This is a highly technical requirement for a critical component. Offerors must ensure their quality systems, manufacturing processes, and traceability procedures meet the detailed specifications.