SCREW,CAP,HEXAGON H
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 (WSS) Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for SCREW, CAP, HEXAGON H (Product Service Code 5305) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This procurement is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I) crucial for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Proposals are due by April 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and delivery of specific hexagon head cap screws, designated as Critical Safety Items (CSI) for shipboard systems. The material must meet MIL-DTL-1222 specifications, including specific configuration (Type I, Grade 500, Solution Annealed and Age Hardened, 1 1/2 x 5 Inches, 6 UNC Thread Series, Class of Fit 2A, Chamfered End) and require drilling holes per drawing 4675682.
Key Requirements
- First Article Testing (FAT): Destructive Government FAT is required. FAT samples are not part of the contract quantity.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is mandated.
- Material Traceability & Certification: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability markings and comprehensive certification data for chemical and mechanical properties. Mercury-free materials are required.
- Testing: Includes Ultrasonic Inspection, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Annealing and Age Hardening certifications. K-MONEL fasteners have specific heat treatment and mechanical property testing, with Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests to be performed by approved laboratories. Wedge Tensile Tests are required for headed fasteners.
- Configuration Control: Strict procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are in place, requiring Government approval.
- Delivery: Certification data is due 20 days prior to delivery, with final material delivery within 365 days. Early and incremental deliveries are acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5305 (Screws)
- Department/Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg
- Response Due: April 3, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 20, 2026
- Rating: 'DX' rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Acquisition: Issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities.
Evaluation Factors
Offers will be evaluated considering past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Important Notes
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) using specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively), with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. The solicitation requires First Article Testing (FAR 52.290-4).