Tumble bolt, fastener

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) has issued a solicitation for the procurement of tumble bolts and nuts in support of SRF-Yokosuka, Japan. The Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks 40 tumble bolt nuts made of ASTM B21/B21M UNC 46400 half hard naval brass and 40 tumble bolts constructed of medium steel meeting ABS Rule Grade A specifications. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed price basis using a best value determination that considers technical acceptability, delivery date, vendor past performance, and price. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM on January 28, 2025, with the solicitation number N0040625Q0228. Potential vendors must carefully review the detailed technical specifications and comply with all requirements outlined in the solicitation document.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside with a size standard of 600 employees under NAICS code 332722 for Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing. The contract requires electronic invoice submission through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and is specifically focused on providing fasteners for naval logistics operations in Yokosuka, Japan. The specific line items include nuts with precise dimensions of 1 inch height and 1-1/4 inch diameter with a 45-degree chamfer, and bolts measuring 6 inches in total length with a 2-inch thread length and specific head and body diameter requirements. While no incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation indicates a targeted procurement to support specific naval supply chain needs. The contract appears to be a targeted, specific acquisition aimed at maintaining equipment and supply readiness for naval operations in the Pacific region.