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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for Socket Head Cap Screws (PSC 5305) designated as Special Emphasis Material. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requiring strict adherence to quality assurance, testing, and traceability standards due to the critical shipboard system application. Proposals are due April 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of Screw, Cap, Socket Head conforming to FF-S-86, specifically Type VI, Size 3/4-16UNRF-3A X 3 1/2 inches long, made from Alloy Steel, Cadmium Plated, with cross-drilling required. These items are critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems. The unit of issue is EACH, with a requirement for one additional fastener per heat/lot for traceability.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
The contract mandates rigorous quality control, including:
- Material Specifications: Chemical analysis per ASTM-A574 S1, Cadmium Plating per SAE AMS-QQ-P-416.
- Testing: Liquid Penetrant or Magnetic Particle Inspection, Wedge Tensile Tests, and mechanical property/metallographic testing per ASQ Z1.4 (Level S-1, AQL 1.0). Hydrogen Embrittlement Relief is required for plated fasteners.
- Certifications: Comprehensive Certificates of Compliance are required for Special Emphasis Material, plating, and all tests, with specific content requirements including NSN and traceability.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternative of MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source.
- Traceability & Marking: Strict traceability from material to certification reports is essential, with unique markings applied permanently per MIL-STD-792. Material handling procedures must prevent commingling and ensure traceability.
- Inspections: Receiving and final inspections are detailed, including 100% inspection for material verification, traceability, and NDT certifications.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined, requiring Contracting Officer approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 1, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: March 20, 2026
Submission Details
Certification data, including test reports, must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Specific WAWF codes for "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" are provided. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Lydia M. Shaloka at LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 215-697-4717.