5305 - Screw, Cap, Socket HE

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting quotations for K-MONEL socket head cap screws (NSN 5305-01-423-8879) designated as Level I Critical Safety Items for use in critical shipboard systems. These specialized fasteners must be manufactured per MIL-DTL-1222 (Grade 500 per QQ-N-286) in a solution annealed and age-hardened condition, measuring 1 inch in diameter and 5 inches in length with 6 UNRC threads, and must include a self-locking element per MIL-DTL-18240. The procurement requires strict quality control and special emphasis material procedures, including liquid penetrant inspection, ultrasonic inspection, and comprehensive mechanical property testing (tensile, yield, elongation, and hardness). Contractors must submit detailed certification documentation via WAWF including chemical and mechanical analysis reports, traceability documentation, and certificates of compliance. The solicitation deadline for quotations is May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time, with the government anticipating award within 30 days thereafter.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to small business concerns. The requirement specifies delivery of 50 pieces to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard with a delivery timeline of 180 days, with inspection occurring at origin and acceptance at origin. The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses emphasizing Level I and SUBSAFE program requirements with strict material traceability protocols essential for submarine and critical naval vessel applications. The place of performance is Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support office manages the procurement. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation documents.