NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HE
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 800-degree F, Silver Plated, Self-Locking Nuts. This requirement is for a crucial shipboard system, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material," necessitating stringent quality and traceability controls. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due by May 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
Provide self-locking nuts in accordance with Newport News Shipbuilding drawing 501-4457023 item 25, NASM25027, and NASM21046 Modified, with specific modifications detailed in the solicitation. The material required is SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, Class 304, Silver Plated. The unit of issue is EACH, with an additional fastener required for each uniquely identified heat/lot for traceability.
Key Requirements
- Material: SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, Class 304, Silver Plated.
- Testing: Includes Dye Penetrant Inspection, Intergranular Corrosion Test, Quality Conformance Tests, and First Article Testing (FAT). FAT may be satisfied by prior qualification or proof from a qualified source.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (amplified by ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025), or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662.
- Traceability & Certification: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Requires unique traceability markings on material, comprehensive chemical and mechanical analysis, and Certificates of Compliance for all items. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF prior to each shipment.
- Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF): This requirement is pursuant to EAF and will result in a DO-certified rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time (extended by Amendment 0001)
- Published: May 5, 2026
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Submission & Contact
Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page. All contractual documents will be issued bilaterally. For inquiries, contact ZACHARY.R.MORRILL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.