NUT, HEX REGULAR, STEEL, SELF-LOCKING, CADMIUM PLATED BOA Item 7025AH

The contract solicits bids for the supply of hex regular steel self-locking nuts, cadmium plated, under the BOA Item 7025AH, intended for use by the Department of Defense through the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in New Hampshire. It is announced as a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, encouraging participation exclusively from small businesses under NAICS code 332722, which pertains to manufactured metal fastener production. The solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, with responses due by May 19, 2026. The place of performance is located in Kittery, Maine, and the point of contact for this procurement is Ina Nason. Bidders must adhere to stringent submission guidelines aligned with the 2021 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Fastener Program Manual, ensuring compliance with recognized quality standards such as MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002. The manufacturing timeline specifies a delivery period of 45 weeks following receipt of raw materials. Vendors are required to demonstrate relevant past performance with at least three similar projects in the last five years. The award approach follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criterion, meaning that bids will be evaluated primarily based on meeting technical requirements at the lowest offered price. The evaluation also considers technical capability, delivery timelines, and vendor past performance to ensure reliability and quality in the procurement of these essential fastening components.