NUT,HEAVY,HEXAGON
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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for Heavy Hexagon Nuts (Product Service Code 5310) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This opportunity is for the procurement of critical "Level I" material used in crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of 9/16 inch, 12 UNC, Type III, Grade 2H, 4, or 7 (ASTM-A194) Heavy Hexagon Nuts, hardened and tempered, with phosphate coating (MIL-DTL-16232 Type Z, Class 3) or zinc plating (ASTM-B633, Type 1, Class 12) as an acceptable alternate. These are "Special Emphasis Material" for shipboard systems, demanding high reliability. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with MIL-DTL-1222 and other referenced specifications (e.g., ASTM-A194, ASTM-B633, MIL-STD-792).
- Level I Joint Source Certification and adherence to strict quality assurance (ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208).
- 100% traceability from material to certification test reports, with specific marking requirements.
- Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief and certification for plated/coated fasteners.
- Internal threads must be cut, not cold-formed.
- Mercury-free materials.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 18, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Rating: "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Additional Notes
Offerors must submit certification data via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040), with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. Government Quality Assurance at source is required, and contractors must notify DCMA. Waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require specific approval processes. Contact Lydia M. Shaloka at LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 215-697-4717 for inquiries.