Purchase Order N5523625P0034

Tantalum Bolt & Fastener, LLC, doing business as Extreme Bolt & Fastener, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order on May 30, 2025, by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to supply heavy hex nuts and related fastening hardware for the USS Green Bay (LPD 20) Ship Service Diesel Generator replacement engine. The contract, valued at $65,092.88 with an ultimate completion date of August 1, 2025, is designated as a total small business set-aside and supports critical naval vessel maintenance operations. The procurement originated from NAVSEA solicitation N5523625Q0063, which sought 672 heavy hex nuts (ASTM A453 GR 660 specification), 8 bolts, and 2 washers necessary for the LPD 20's SSDG system replacement parts, evaluated on a lowest-price technically acceptable basis with consideration for delivery performance and past performance risk metrics.

Tantalum Bolt & Fastener is a small, for-profit limited liability company based in Waltham, Massachusetts, specializing in high-performance fasteners and corrosion-resistant components for maritime and defense applications. The company holds a significant five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement with NAVSEA valued at $5 million (effective through June 2029), positioning it as a strategic supplier for the Navy's shipbuilding and fleet readiness programs. Performance will occur in Lincoln Acres, California, with the contractor leveraging its established expertise in naval specifications and materials such as stainless steel and nickel alloys to deliver components meeting the exacting standards required for USS Green Bay maintenance operations.