BOLT,MACHINE
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Tue, 24 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapons Systems Support activity in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is soliciting offers for machine bolts. This is a straightforward procurement of hardware items commonly used in military equipment maintenance, repair, and manufacturing operations.
NAICS 332722 refers to "Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing," a category of precision metal fasteners produced to exacting dimensional and material specifications. NAVSUP WSS serves as the U.S. Navy's primary logistics support organization, managing billions of dollars in spare parts and supply chain operations for naval weapon systems worldwide. Machine bolts in this context likely support shipboard, aircraft, or ordnance applications where corrosion resistance, tensile strength, and traceability matter significantly.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy—NAVSUP Weapons Systems Support, Mechanicsburg |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0010426QFG16 |
| NAICS | 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing) |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 24, 2026, 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is open to all responsible sources with no small business set-aside, meaning large businesses and small businesses compete directly. To bid effectively, you must:
- Register in SAM.gov and maintain active registration
- Meet any applicable size standards for NAICS 332722 (1,000-employee threshold for some programs, though irrelevant for full and open competition)
- Demonstrate manufacturing or supply capability for Mil-Spec or defense-grade fasteners
- Hold any required quality certifications such as ISO 9001 or AS9100 (see the solicitation for specifics)
- Understand Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements typical to Navy procurements, including Buy American preferences and counterfeit parts prevention protocols
Small manufacturers may face pricing pressure from large, established defense suppliers. However, niche capabilities—such as exotic materials, rapid turnaround, or specialized plating processes—can prove competitive differentiators.
How to put together a competitive bid
Start by obtaining the complete technical data package, likely including Military Standard or defense specifications governing thread class, material grade, heat treatment, plating, and lot traceability requirements.
Review past NAVSUP bolt solicitations to benchmark pricing. The WSS frequently awards fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment clauses for raw material fluctuations. Consider steel, titanium, or corrosion-resistant alloy commodity price volatility in your pricing strategy.
Emphasize your quality management system. NAVSUP WSS conducts supplier quality audits; pre-emptive documentation of inspection protocols, dimensional reporting, and material certifications strengthens your proposal. Note any existing Qualified Products List (QPL) status or past Navy approvals for similar items.
Address packaging and marking requirements per MIL-STD-129 or MIL-STD-2073. Incorrect labeling commonly causes receipt delays and payment holds at Navy depots.
Evaluate subcontractingPrinted Circuit board assembly to QPL sources if you lack in-house forging, threading, or testing equipment—disclose this clearly.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010426QFG16. The notice was posted October 29, 2026, with responses due November 24, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Verify place of performance, delivery schedules, inspected quantities, and any amendment history that may clarify technical requirements or extend the deadline. Download all attachments before preparing your offer, as NAVSUP WSS solicitations frequently include specification sheets not summarized in the synopsis.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →