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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of a specific nut (M24231/11-031). This item is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and certification. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture of a nut in accordance with MIL-DTL-24231 and QQ-N-286 material specifications. Key aspects include:
- Adherence to detailed material, manufacturing, and testing requirements.
- Strict quality assurance in line with ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, and ISO-17025.
- Performance of specific tests: Ultrasonic Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection, and Slow Strain Rate Tensile Test by approved laboratories.
- Maintenance of comprehensive traceability and certification data (OQE) for all materials and processes.
- Prohibition of weld repair on QQ-N-286 material and cold forming of internal threads.
- Ensuring mercury-free components.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and utilizes Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Government Quality Assurance (DCMA QAR) will be performed at the source. Contractors must flow down all applicable quality and traceability requirements to subcontractors. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg
- Response Due Date: May 8, 2026
- Published Date: May 4, 2026
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery.
- Applicable Clauses: Includes Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program-Basic.
Submission & Contact
All certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) via WAWF, with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" DODAACs (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped without prior acceptance. For inquiries, contact ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.