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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Plain Hexagon Nuts (NSN 5310). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the supply of "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Nut, Heavy Hex, Size 1/2-13UNC-2B, Alloy UNS Designation R50400, Alloy 2. Key manufacturing and quality requirements include:
- Compliance with ASTM-F467, anodization per AMS-2488, and lubrication per MIL-PRF-46010.
- Internal threads must be formed by cutting, not cold-forming.
- Extensive testing, certification (e.g., Liquid Penetrant Inspection per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271), and traceability requirements for all materials.
- Maintenance of a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems (ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-STD-45662).
- Government Quality Assurance at source, requiring notification to DCMA.
- Strict material handling, receiving inspection, and discrepancy reporting procedures.
- Mercury-free materials are mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral, requiring contractor acceptance).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Product Service Code: 5310 (Nuts And Washers).
- Priority Rating: DO certified under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Proposal Due: June 29, 2026, at 8:30 PM Eastern Time.
- Published: May 7, 2026.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2). Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file.
Submission Requirements
- Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil.
- No material is to be shipped prior to Government acceptance.
- Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov and followed up with an email to the POC.
Additional Notes
The ECDS system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions and waiver requests.