53--ROD,THREADED END

SOL #: N0010426QNB62Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Mechanicsburg, PA

NAICS

Bolt (332722)

PSC

Bolts (5306)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/949c156463ea4fd0aa94bce3dd942a80/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 25, 2026

Last Updated

May 6, 2026

Response Deadline

May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, has issued a Presolicitation for a ROD, THREADED END (NSN 3H-5306-012982832-L1). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. While the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1, all responsible sources are invited to identify their interest and capability. Responses are due by May 22, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for 2 EA of the specified threaded rod, with delivery to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME 03904. The Government possesses full rights to the technical data package, which is complete and free of technical, engineering, tooling, or manufacturing restrictions. This is a Level 1 item, to be acquired from approved sources only.

Qualification Requirements

Offerors must demonstrate an inspection system conforming to MIL-I-45208A or an equivalent, as certified by a joint DCMA/NAVSUP WSS survey team. Information on MIL-I-45208A can be obtained from NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support. Award will be contingent on meeting qualification requirements per FAR clause 52.209-1.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Response Due (General Interest/Proposals): May 22, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time (as extended by Amendment 0002)
Response Due (Commercial Item Interest): May 21, 2026 (15 days from May 6, 2026 publication)
Published Date: May 6, 2026
Place of Performance: Mechanicsburg, PA (Administrative), Delivery to Kittery, ME

Response Guidance

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider proposals, quotations, or capability statements received from responsible sources within the specified timeframe. A determination not to compete is solely at the Government's discretion. While FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) is not being used, interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements and the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement.