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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT.NAVSUP WSS MECHANICSBURG.NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH · Response deadline: Fri, 04 Dec 2026

What the government is buying

The Navy is soliciting bids for NUT, a procurement from NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg. The item falls under Federal Supply Classification 5310, which covers nuts and washers—common hardware components used in military equipment maintenance and repair. NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support serves as the Navy's primary provider of logistics, technical support, and material readiness for naval weapons systems.

NAICS code 332722 indicates this contract is classified under "Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing." This covers the production of these threaded and non-threaded fastening devices from metal. For small businesses in precision metal manufacturing or defense supply, this represents a straightforward manufacturing or supply opportunity rather than a complex services contract.

Key facts

Who can bid

This solicitation is full and open competition—no set-aside program applies. Any qualified business, regardless of size, may submit a bid. That said, manufacturers operating under NAICS 332722 with experience in military-grade fasteners or with existing SAM registration and manufacturing capabilities should evaluate this opportunity.

Small businesses not currently in this exact NAICS may still qualify if they can demonstrate manufacturing capability for the required nuts and washers. However, you'll need appropriate quality certifications typical for defense hardware, such as ISO 9001 or AS9100 for aerospace-grade components, depending on what the solicitation requires.

How to put together a competitive bid

For hardware manufacturing solicitations without a set-aside, price and delivery performance typically dominate source selection. Consider these specifics:

Technical compliance first. FSC 5310 and NAVSUP procurements usually reference military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or national aerospace standards. Obtain the exact specifications from the solicitation—grade, material, plating, thread class, and torque requirements all matter. Deviations often disqualify bids.

Manufacturing capacity documentation. Be prepared to show your production floor, equipment, and throughput for the specific nut types. NAVSUP may require samples or first-article inspection for qualification.

Past performance packaging. If you have prior Navy, DLA, or other military fastener contracts, highlight on-time delivery rates and quality acceptance scores. For new entrants to defense, commercial aerospace or automotive fastener experience with comparable quality systems may substitute.

Pricing strategy. Full and open competition means competing against larger established suppliers. Check recent awards on SAM.gov for FSC 5310 items to benchmark. Consider whether your cost structure supports the volumes and delivery schedule see the solicitation specifies.

Supply chain transparency. DFARS compliance, domestic sourcing restrictions (Berry Amendment for specialized metals), and counterfeit prevention protocols may apply—verify against the solicitation's specific clauses.

Next steps

Access the complete solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0010427QBC27. Review all specification documents, clauses, and delivery requirements in full—hardware procurements often contain embedded technical documents not summarized in the notice metadata.

Note the firm deadline of December 4, 2026, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Allow adequate time for SAM.gov registration verification if not currently active, and for any required sample preparation or supplier qualification steps that may precede proposal submission.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →