Introduction to PNSY's BOA Fastener Program

The information provided herein is to serve as an introduction for prospective vendors who may wish to join the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard BOA Fastener Program. It is not intended to form an agreement between the government and any prospective vendors of this program.

The Navy maintains a BOA Book which contains the specifications, drawings, data requirements, testing procedures and national stock numbers for all supplies that may be manufactured within the HX/X2 BOA Fastener Program. Due to the critical nature of these fasteners, they require the highest level of Quality Assurance, and Material Control Standards.

The primary source for design, material, testing, and quality assurance requirements of the subject fasteners is Electric Boat (EB) Specification 688-1864K. Secondary to EB Specification 688-1864, are other specifications such as (not all-inclusive) MIL-STD-1222, MIL-STD-2132, MIL-DTL-16232, NASM 25027, NASM 17828, NASM 17829, AMS-QQ-P-416, SAE J121, SAE J122, and SAE J123. All required specs are available with an approved and active DD2345. Further information available upon request.

Enclosure (B) of the BOA book outlines the Material Certifications necessary to provide with each lot of fasteners supplied. The Material Certifications must be traceable to their applicable fasteners through the use of a unique traceability number marked on each fastener supplied.

These Material Certifications are important as they form a part of the Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) we maintain for the service life of the fasteners. The ability to effectively provide/communicate the required Material Certifications is essential to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard’s validation of the material received. Prospective vendors must be able to demonstrate their ability to maintain traceability of material through the entire manufacturing process.

1. Prior to acceptance into the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Fastener Program, procedures used by any prospective vendor (or sub vendor) for Liquid Penetrant Inspections (IAW MIL-STD-2132F), Magnetic Particle Inspections (IAW MIL-STD-2132F), and Zinc Phosphate Coating (IAW MIL-DTL-16232G)will need to be submitted and approved by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Sub-vendors will go through the same review and approval process as the prime vendor(s) (procedure approval and certifications for both tiers would be required prior to the award of a BOA).

2. Material awarded on delivery orders under the BOA shall be evaluated prior to being placed into a ready-for-use status following successful receipt inspection. During receipt inspection, key attributes of the material will be re-evaluated/re-tested (e.g., mechanical properties, chemical properties, dimensional check, cleanliness check, plating evaluation, etc.). The receipt inspection process performed is required to prevent discrepant material from affecting the readiness of the US Navy, and is in addition to any inspections conducted by Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) personnel. Based on the outcome of the receipt inspection, the material will either be accepted or rejected.

Please note that Portsmouth Naval Shipyard receives a lot of material requiring our receipt inspection services. Receipt Inspection does not always start the day the material arrives on the shipyard, and will begin based on mission priority. The receipt inspection process may take significant time and effort, as it can involve many different resources to complete – your patience and understanding is appreciated.

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard would lastly welcome the opportunity to examine any workmanship samples for phosphate coated (MIL-DTL-16232 or similar), cadmium plated (AMS-QQ-P-416 or similar), and/or self-locking (NASM 25027, NASM 17828, NASM 17829, or similar) fastener products that prospective vendors may have available to demonstrate proficiency. Workmanship samples can be shipped to:

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD

RECEIVING OFFICER BLDG. 170

KITTERY, ME 03904

CODE: 2305.2 ATTN: HX

All information provided in this post is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to form an agreement or obligation between the government and any prospective vendors of this program.

Questions may be directed to the Contract Specialist for the HX Fastener BOA Program, Tom Fuller, thomas.g.fuller17.civ@us.navy.mil, (207) 690-1655