NUT,PLAIN,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 the procurement of NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON (Product Service Code 5310). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The required nuts are classified as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material and must meet stringent quality and traceability standards. Proposals are due by May 6, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of plain hexagon nuts, specifically modified to include lockwire holes in accordance with Naval Ship Systems Command Drawing 4684413 Item Number 2. The material is designated as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured, requiring special control procedures. Key specifications include MIL-DTL-1222 (Grade 405, QQ-N-281), MIL-STD-792 for marking, and ISO-9001/MIL-I-45208 for quality systems. Internal threads must be formed by cutting, and cold forming is not acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time
- Published Date: May 6, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Priority Rating: This will be a "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Requirements
Contractors must adhere to comprehensive quality assurance requirements, including maintaining a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Testing certifications, including Liquid Penetrant Inspection, are required. A Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material is mandatory, and all materials must be mercury-free. Strict configuration control procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined. Traceability from material to certification test reports is critical, with specific marking requirements per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222. Government Source Inspection (GSI) will be performed at the source.
Submission & Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment, with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" DODAACs (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@NAVY.MIL. Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
Additional Notes
This opportunity is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed to N50286.