Level 1 SUBSAFE NUT

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring 101 units of self-locking hex nuts (NSN 1HM 5310-01-641-9638, MS17828-4C) classified as Level I/SUBSAFE material for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). This Request for Quotations (RFQ N00104-26-Q-FD40) requires contractors to manufacture nuts per NASM25027 specifications using QQ-N-281 material with ASTM-D4066 self-locking elements, and only sources with acceptable Quality Control Manuals on file are eligible for award. Key contract requirements include complete material traceability, quantitative certifications, first article testing, and compliance with stringent chemical, mechanical, and dye penetrant inspection standards, with all items marked as "LEVEL 1/SUBSAFE Certified-A-Condition Material NON-MILSTRIP." Past performance is the primary evaluation factor, with price as the secondary consideration. Quotations must be submitted by May 18, 2026, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the contractor's plant with certification data submitted via WAWF for pre-shipment approval.

This procurement has no set-aside designation and is open competitive to qualified vendors. The contract requires delivery to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) in Kittery, Maine within 365 days from contract award. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials, the procurement involves 101 units of specialized fasteners subject to rigorous defense manufacturing standards. There are no identified incumbent contractors or current contractors listed in the opportunity documentation. The place of performance for manufacturing and inspection is at the contractor's facility, with final delivery and pre-shipment certification approval coordinated through Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.