NUT,SELF-LOCKING,HE
Overview
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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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for Self-Locking Heavy Hex Nuts (Part Number M32258-UAC22). This is a Solicitation for a critical shipboard system component, designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I), requiring stringent quality and traceability. This "DX" rated order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Nickel-Copper Alloy, self-locking (ring type non-metallic insert), Heavy Hex nuts manufactured to MIL-DTL-32258 specifications. These nuts are for a crucial shipboard system where failure could result in serious personnel injury or loss of vital systems/ship. Key requirements include:
- Level I Joint Source Certification.
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for parts requiring certification.
- Testing Certifications for Dye Penetrant Inspection and Quality Conformance Tests.
- First Article Testing (FAT) per NASM25027 and MIL-N-25027/1, with provisions for waiving if previously qualified. DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may also be waived if already on file.
- Internal threads must be cut, cold forming is not acceptable.
- Mercury-free materials are mandatory.
- Quality System in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as alternate) with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3.
- Traceability from material to certification test reports is paramount, with specific marking requirements per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-32258.
- Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, with DCMA notification upon award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 8, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after the effective contract date. Certification data is due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Rating: This will be a "DX" rated order, certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers.
Additional Notes
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" DODAACs (N50286, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.