BOLT,MACHINE
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS PHILADELPHIA.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT · Response deadline: Mon, 09 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy is soliciting offers for machine bolts under Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapons Systems Support. This is a direct parts-procurement action for standard hardware items used in military equipment maintenance and sustainment. Machine bolts are threaded fasteners typically employed in mechanical assemblies where precise torque loading and reliable clamping force are required—common applications include shipboard machinery, aircraft structures, and ground support equipment.
NAICS 332722 designates "Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing." This classification covers manufacturers that produce precision fasteners to established industry and military specifications (such as MS, NAS, or AN series standards). These parts must meet stringent quality requirements given their use in mission-critical defense systems.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Philadelphia |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0038327QTA09 |
| NAICS | 332722 |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted competition) |
| Response deadline | November 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice metadata |
Who can bid
This opportunity is open to all responsible offerors—there is no small-business set-aside indicated. Large businesses, small businesses of any type, and potentially non-traditional defense contractors may compete. However, prospective bidders must be prepared to meet defense-unique requirements typical of NAVSUP hardware procurements.
Manufacturers with NAICS 332722 capabilities should evaluate whether they hold or can obtain necessary quality certifications. Common prerequisites for military fasteners include ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100 quality management systems, plus specific material and testing certifications. Entities without prior defense contracting experience should assess their ability to comply with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) provisions, including specialty metals restrictions (DFARS 252.225-7009), counterfeit parts prevention, and traceability documentation.
Small businesses interested in this market should consider whether their size standard qualifies them for other Navy programs, even though this specific procurement is unrestricted.
How to put together a competitive bid
For unrestricted NAVSUP fastener solicitations, price competitiveness typically determines award, but technical compliance gates eliminate nonconforming offers.
Technical response priorities: Verify your bolts conform to the exact specification revision cited in the solicitation—see the solicitation for the specific part numbers, materials, and finishes. Document your quality system certifications and any prior production approval records. Include material certifications, test reports, and lot traceability procedures.
Pricing strategy: NAVSUP maintains historical pricing data for common hardware. Research comparable sales through the Federal Procurement Data System or your own contract history with military customers. Consider total evaluated cost including any required first-article testing or special packaging.
Past performance: If you lack NAVSUP-specific experience, highlight comparable commercial or defense fastener contracts. Identify any approved manufacturer inspection or source inspection requirements the solicitation may impose.
Specialized requirements: Military hardware procurements frequently impose DFARS clauses on supply chain integrity. Review whether the solicitation requires compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity or unique marking and packaging per MIL-STD-129.
Next steps
Access the complete solicitation N0038327QTA09 on SAM.gov to obtain detailed specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and all applicable contract clauses. Pay particular attention to any quantity, inspection, and acceptance provisions not available in this notice metadata. Note the firm response deadline of November 9, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are not typically accepted in NAVSUP simplified acquisitions. Consider contacting NAVSUP WSS Philadelphia's procurement office through SAM.gov for any pre-submission inquiries.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →