Purchase Order N0010425PFD95

The Naval Supply Systems Command has awarded a $35.25K firm fixed-price purchase order to Natstar Defense Inc., a certified economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) located in Boca Raton, Florida, for the supply of socket head cap screws designated as "SCREW, CAP, SOCKET HE." The contract is set aside for total small business and extends through May 12, 2027. The fasteners are manufactured to MIL-DTL-1222 specifications using K-MONEL material per QQ-N-286 Grade 500 in solution annealed and age hardened condition, with 1/2 inch diameter and 2 1/4 inch length, and incorporate self-locking elements per MIL-DTL-18240 Type N. These components are classified as Special Emphasis Level I material for critical shipboard systems use and require stringent quality controls, comprehensive certifications, material traceability documentation, and compliance with ISO-9001 quality systems.

Natstar Defense Inc. is an established supplier to naval logistics and procurement, with a primary focus on precision machined parts, assemblies, fittings, and fasteners for defense applications. The company holds a significant $40 million, 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement with Naval Supply Systems Command awarded in August 2021 and maintains multiple indefinite delivery contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency. The procurement emphasizes the critical nature of these fasteners for submarine and surface ship applications, requiring extensive material testing, non-destructive testing, liquid penetrant inspection, and specialized wedge tensile testing performed by approved laboratories. Government source inspection will occur at the contractor's facility with Defense Contract Management Agency quality assurance representative oversight throughout production, with all submissions and certifications to be provided through the Wide Area Work Flow system for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard review and acceptance prior to shipment.