This is a U.S. Navy procurement for specialized, high-reliability fasteners (studs, bolts, screws, nuts) that must conform to MIL-DTL-1222 for use in a crucial shipboard system where failure could cause serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I/SUBSAFE), requiring stringent quality assurance, including a certified quality system (ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208), extensive traceability, material certifications, and Government Quality Assurance at source. The contract is set aside for small businesses and will be a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). A one-year warranty applies from the date of delivery.

This is a U.S. Navy procurement for specialized, high-reliability fasteners (studs, bolts, screws, nuts) that must conform to MIL-DTL-1222 for use in a crucial shipboard system where failure could cause serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I/SUBSAFE), requiring stringent quality assurance, traceability, and certification procedures, including a mandatory one-year warranty from delivery. The contract is set aside for small businesses and will be certified under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Government Quality Assurance will be performed at the source, and the place of performance may not be changed without authorization.