NUT,PLAIN,BARREL
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 NUT,PLAIN,BARREL, specifically a Stem Retaining Nut, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for crucial shipboard systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by November 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of a Stem Retaining Nut in accordance with NAVSEA Drawing 801-6405343, Find 9. The material must be ASTM-B150 Alloy C63200. Due to its critical application in shipboard systems, the material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating stringent control procedures. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, specific testing certifications (e.g., Non-Destructive Tests for weld repair), and detailed thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series. Welding and brazing processes must adhere to specific NAVSEA standards, with procedures and qualification data submitted for approval. The product must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: November 24, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: May 8, 2026, 7:47 AM UTC
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the contract's effective date. Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Rating: This will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Quality Assurance & Certification
Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). A Certificate of Compliance is mandatory, certifying adherence to all procurement document requirements. Strict material traceability is required, with unique traceability numbers marked on the material, linking directly to chemical and mechanical property certifications. Re-identification and re-certification are necessary if material properties are altered. Electronic signatures on Level I certification documents are accepted under specific control conditions. All certification data, including test results, must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material can be shipped without acceptance.
Evaluation & Other Notes
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require specific submission and approval processes. Government Source Inspection (GSI) may be performed at the contractor's facility. Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on the SAM.gov individual solicitation page. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).