B&G Manufacturing Co Inc., a small business fastener manufacturer based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $7,600 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Naval Supply Systems Command on July 22, 2025, for the production of self-locking capscrews designated as Special Emphasis Materials for critical shipboard systems. The contract, which is set aside for total small business, requires B&G Manufacturing to deliver capscrews manufactured to ASTM-A354 Grade BC specifications with 0.375-16UNC-2A threads, 0.875 inches in length, and self-locking elements compliant with MIL-DTL-18240 military standards. The company must maintain ISO-9001 quality systems, provide comprehensive traceability documentation and certificates of compliance, and submit all certification data 20 days prior to delivery for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard review. Government source inspection through the Defense Contract Management Agency will be conducted at B&G Manufacturing's facility, with materials required to be delivered within 210 days after certification data acceptance and a one-year warranty period commencing 365 days after final delivery.
This award reflects B&G Manufacturing's established expertise in producing mission-critical defense fasteners and its strong track record with the Naval Supply Systems Command and Defense Logistics Agency. The contract involves rigorous quality assurance processes, including wedge tensile testing on full-size fasteners from each production lot and permanent marking for traceability, underscoring the critical nature of these components for naval operations. Work is scheduled for completion by February 17, 2026, with final certification documentation to be submitted through the Wide Area Work Flow system to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for acceptance prior to each material shipment.