SCREW,CAP,SOCKET 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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg is soliciting for Socket Head Cap Screws (SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HE), designated as Special Emphasis Material, for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. Proposals are due May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and delivery of Socket Head Cap Screws conforming to FF-S-86, specifically Type VI, Size 3/8 - 16 UNRC - 3A x 1 inch, made from QQ-N-286 material (Form 2, annealed and age hardened), uncoated, with cross drilling. These items are critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard assets.
Key Requirements
- Material Specifications: Adherence to FF-S-86 and QQ-N-286, including specific heat treatment (solution annealed and age hardened after heading/thread rolling for K-MONEL fasteners).
- Testing & Certification: Required Liquid Penetrant Inspection and Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material. Wedge Tensile Tests are mandatory for headed fasteners. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability & Marking: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is essential, with unique traceability numbers marked on the material. Fasteners must be marked per MIL-DTL-1222 and MIL-STD-792.
- Certificates of Compliance: A detailed Certificate of Compliance is required for all Special Emphasis Material, including specific contract and item details.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined, requiring PCO approval for significant changes.
- Inspection: Comprehensive receiving, in-process, and final inspections are mandated, with 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date. Certification Data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation Factors
Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Important Notes
This amendment changes the solicitation closing date. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's DODAAC has changed to N50286. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on beta.SAM and an email to the Primary POC.