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Close Tolerance Bolts

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jul 21, 2026 · 16:53 UTC

The Navy needs a small business to manufacture close tolerance bolts for its shipyard.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The Navy needs close tolerance bolts for its shipyard. The bolts must be 2.000 inches in diameter, made of NICUAL QQ-N-286G material, and meet specific design and manufacturing requirements.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, and the contract will be awarded based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria. The contract will be for a fixed price, and the period of performance will be for the duration of the contract.
  • How will they pick the winner? The Navy will evaluate proposals based on the bidder's ability to meet the technical requirements, as well as their price.
  • When and how do you bid? Bids must be submitted via email to sam.j.aiguier.civ@us.navy.mil by 4:00 PM EST on July 30, 2026.

Who can apply

  • Must be a certified small business
  • Has experience with close tolerance bolt manufacturing

Heads up — easy to miss

  • The Navy requires that all bidders be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
  • The Government's terms for payment are Net 30 Days after acceptance of material.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Review the solicitation documents and ensure you understand the requirements and evaluation criteria.

Primary point of contact

Name
Sam Aiguier
Email
sam.j.aiguier.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
(207) 438-1931

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