SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HE
Overview
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NAICS
PSC
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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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting for SPECIAL EMPHASIS Socket Head Cap Screws (PSC 5305) for crucial shipboard systems. This solicitation requires the supply of specific self-locking socket head cap screws in accordance with Vacco drawings F3D10161 and V3E10064. Proposals are due by June 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the procurement of self-locking socket head cap screws (part numbers V2D11683-14A and V2D11684-20A) made from SAE-AMS-5643, Condition H-1025 with a self-locking element per MIL-DTL-18240, Type L. These items are critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems/ship.
Key Requirements
Contractors must adhere to stringent quality and testing protocols, including:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis required, traceable to material markings.
- Testing: Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Wedge Tensile Tests (per MIL-DTL-1222, ASTM-F606), and Thread Inspection (per FED-STD-H28 series).
- Quality System: Maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as alternate) and calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Complete traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems.
- Certifications: Submission of Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) and Material Certification (DI-MISC-81020).
- Mercury Free: All materials must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Agency: Department of the Navy / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech
- Product Service Code: 5305 (Screws)
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published Date: May 7, 2026
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- DPAS Rating: This is a DO rated order for national defense use.
Quality Assurance & Submissions
- Government QA: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source. Contractors must notify their assigned Government representative or DCMA office upon order receipt.
- WAWF: Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040).
- Quality System Procedures: Suppliers of Level I/SUBSAFE material must submit documented quality system procedures (DI-QCIC-81110) to the PCO prior to award.
- Waivers/Deviations/ECPs: Detailed procedures for review and approval by the Contracting Officer are outlined.
Additional Notes
The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed to N50286. MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.