threaded fasteners and shear pins

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is soliciting quotes for the production of specialized threaded fasteners and shear pins made from Inconel 718, specifically seeking 24 BSS to APB Vertical Attachment Fasteners, 60 EU-2 and APB Hanger Attachment Fasteners, and 40 Tip Attachment Shear Pins. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price (FFP) agreement with a comprehensive set of technical requirements, including ISO 9001:2015 quality certification and laboratory accreditation for proof load and penetrant testing. Contractors must demonstrate prior experience manufacturing fasteners for the Department of Defense or aerospace industries. The solicitation (N6449825Q0136) requires offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit a detailed technical proposal by May 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Evaluation will focus on the contractor's ability to meet technical specifications, quality standards, and manufacturing capabilities.

The contract is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) participants and will cover a performance period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. Contractors must use government-furnished Inconel 718 bar stock and maintain strict material heat traceability throughout the manufacturing process. The manufacturing timeline requires completion within 6 months of receiving government-furnished property, with monthly status reports and a mandatory kick-off meeting within 60 days of award. Finished items will be delivered to the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center in Philadelphia, with potential source inspection at the manufacturing site. While specific award value was not explicitly stated, the contract involves the production of 124 total fasteners and shear pins, representing a specialized manufacturing opportunity in the bolt, nut, screw, rivet, and washer manufacturing sector (NAICS 332722).