NUT,HEX
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 the procurement of HEX NUTS. This requirement is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its use in crucial shipboard systems where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems/the ship itself. This procurement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a bilaterally accepted award. Proposals are due by June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the supply of nuts in accordance with Curtiss-Wright Drawing 12884C18, with material specified as ASTM-B446, UNS N06625 Grade 1. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, liquid penetrant inspection, and stringent thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series. The contractor must provide one additional fastener for each uniquely identified heat/lot for traceability. All internal threads must be formed by cutting, and mercury-free materials are mandatory.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
This opportunity demands a robust quality system, requiring compliance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Strict material traceability is required from raw material to finished component, identified by unique numbers (heat-lot, heat-treat). Certification data, including chemical and mechanical analysis, must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment. Government Source Inspection (GSI) may be performed at the contractor's and subcontractor's facilities. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers)
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 7, 2026
Additional Notes
This contract will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Offerors should note the specific WAWF instructions for certification submission and the requirement for contractor's written acceptance for the bilateral award. The ECDS (Electronic Contractor Data Submission) system is available for data submissions and waiver requests.