CAP SCREW, HEX SOCKET, CYLINDRICAL HEAD, ALLOY STEEL, PHOSPHATE COATED, BOA Item: 7003AH
ID: N3904026Q4943Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYPORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GFPORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801-5000, USA

NAICS

Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)

PSC

SCREWS (5305)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a8538ebc69664167aae7b4e1b3745fc3/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is soliciting bids for hex socket cap screws made of alloy steel and phosphate coated, under solicitation number N3904026Q4943. The procurement requires a total of 575 units, with a delivery deadline set for March 31, 2026, and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332722. These cap screws are critical components for various naval applications, ensuring the reliability and safety of naval operations. Interested vendors must submit their proposals via email by November 12, 2025, and ensure registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for consideration. For further inquiries, contact Lauren LeDuc at lauren.w.leduc.civ@us.navy.mil or Victoria MacLellan at victoria.b.maclellan.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    HX Submission Instructions and Evaluation Criteria Example.pdf
    This document outlines the submission instructions and evaluation criteria for a government solicitation, likely an RFP or RFQ, focusing on the procurement of fasteners. Vendors must submit quotes via email to Lauren LeDuc and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Technical confidence requires possessing a 2021 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard C. R. Gilbert / E. F. Dickson Fastener Program Manual and either holding a Basic Ordering Agreement with specific quality requirements (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 with STR-ISO 9000 Supplement A, B, or C) or providing applicable non-destructive testing/coating procedures and evidence of compliance with the aforementioned quality requirements. A 10-week delivery schedule from receipt of raw materials is requested, and vendors must provide their lowest pricing. Past performance will be evaluated based on at least three relevant projects completed within the last five years. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, evaluating technical capability, delivery schedule, price, and past performance. Technical capability is rated acceptable if the vendor meets the manual and quality requirements. Delivery is acceptable if the 10-week schedule is met. Pricing must be complete for all line items. Past performance is acceptable if there's reasonable confidence in successful performance, with recent and relevant projects considered.
    N3904026Q4943_ Combined Synopsis Rev2.pdf
    The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is soliciting bids for Hex Socket, Cylindrical Head, Alloy Steel, Phosphate Coated Cap Screws, with a quantity of 575. This is a Small Business Set-Aside Request For Quotation (RFQ) under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a response deadline of November 12, 2025, and a required delivery date of March 31, 2026. Proposals must be emailed and vendors must be registered in SAM.gov. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering technical capability, price, and past performance. Technical capability requires possession of the 2021 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard C. R. Gilbert / E. F. Dickson Fastener Program Manual and compliance with specific quality requirements (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 with STR-ISO 9000 Supplement). Pricing for all line items is mandatory, and past performance will be assessed using various government databases and relevant project experience within the last five years. Contact information for the Contract Specialist and Alternate POC is provided for inquiries and manual requests.
    N3904026Q4943_ Combined Synopsis.pdf
    The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) (N3904026Q4943) for alloy steel, phosphate-coated cap screws. This small business set-aside seeks 150 cap screws and one set of Contract Data Requirements List for Item 0001, to be delivered to Kittery, ME, by March 31, 2026. Proposals are due by October 31, 2025, 10:00 AM ET, and must be emailed to lauren.w.leduc.civ@us.navy.mil. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and possess the 2021 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard C. R. Gilbert / E. F. Dickson Fastener Program Manual. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, considering technical capability, price, and past performance. Technical capability requires adherence to specific quality requirements (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 with STR-ISO 9000 Supplement A, B, or C).
    N3904026Q4943_ Combined Synopsis2.pdf
    The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) N3904026Q4943 for hex socket cap screws, designated as a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing). Responses are due by October 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM ET. The solicitation requires registration in SAM.gov and adherence to FAR and DFARS clauses. Technical capability mandates possession of the 2021 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard C. R. Gilbert / E. F. Dickson Fastener Program Manual and compliance with higher-level quality requirements (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 with STR-ISO 9000 Supplement). The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, considering technical capability, price, and past performance. The required delivery date is March 31, 2026, to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME.
    N3904026Q4943_ Pre-Solicitation Synopsis.pdf
    This pre-solicitation notice from the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard seeks responses for non-commercial cap screws and associated data requirements. The solicitation, RFQ N3904026Q4943, is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332722 (600 employees standard). Contractors must be familiar with FAR and DFARS clauses. The required items are cylindrical head, alloy steel, phosphate coated cap screws (0.500"-13UNC-3A X 2.750") and a Contract Data Requirements List, all conforming to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard C. R. Gilbert / E. F. Dickson Fastener Program manual. Vendors need an active DD2345 form to request the manual. Technical confidence requires either a Basic Ordering Agreement with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 certification, or submission of non-destructive testing/coating procedures and evidence of compliance with the aforementioned quality requirements. Delivery is to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME. The announcement is publicized for 15 days from October 10, 2025.
    N3904026Q4943_ QA 10_29_25.pdf
    This document addresses questions and answers related to a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP), specifically N3904026Q4943. The key points clarify two critical technical requirements: the coating and threading specifications for a component. Regarding the coating, only phosphate is acceptable, explicitly rejecting alloy black oxide. For threading, the document specifies a minimum unthreaded body length of 0.36 inches, as per ASME B18.3 standards. This Q&A ensures that bidders understand and adhere to the precise technical requirements for the procurement.
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