Purchase Order SPMYM326P6205

Tantalum Bolt & Fastener, LLC (doing business as Extreme Bolt & Fastener) was awarded a $39,156.30 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Naval Sea Systems Command on November 12, 2025, for the supply of flat socket head self-locking cap screws. This is a total small business set-aside contract with an ultimate completion date of March 4, 2026. The Waltham, Massachusetts-based vendor was selected through a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation process to provide 650 cap screws composed of nickel-aluminum alloy with a minimum yield of 90,000 PSI for delivery to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The solicitation required offerors to demonstrate compliance through certificates of quality compliance, chemical and mechanical certification, and quantitative test results, with the vendor selected based on technical acceptability and price competitiveness under simplified acquisition procedures.

Tantalum Bolt & Fastener brings substantial relevant experience as a qualified small business supplier to the Navy, with an extensive history of providing specialized fastening solutions for naval infrastructure projects. The company holds a significant $5 million single-award Blanket Purchase Agreement with Naval Sea Systems Command (effective through June 2029) for procurement of bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, and washers, and has demonstrated consistent past performance in delivering corrosion-resistant fastening hardware for shipbuilding and fleet maintenance applications. This purchase order award exemplifies the company's ongoing strategic role in supporting the Navy's vessel readiness and maintenance operations through the supply of high-performance components meeting stringent military specifications.