BOLT,STUD
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for BOLT,STUD components. This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material used in crucial shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality and traceability. The opportunity is designated as Unreviewed-Unrestricted. Offers are due by May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of Bolt, Stud components, specifically in accordance with Leslie Controls Inc. drawing 22850N, piece 30, and certification data sheet 30387N. The material must be ASTM-A193, Grade B16. These are critical safety items (CSI) for shipboard systems, where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems.
Key Requirements
- Material Certification & Traceability: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required, with complete traceability maintained from material to certification test reports. Material must be marked for traceability per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222 for fasteners.
- Testing: Required tests include Liquid Penetrant Inspection or Magnetic Particle Inspection (Wet Method) per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 and MIL-DTL-1222. All threads must be inspected per FED-STD-H28 series.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternate.
- Government Quality Assurance (GQA): Government Quality Assurance at source is required, with DCMA QAR involvement. Subcontractor inspection requirements are also detailed.
- Mercury-Free: Materials must be mercury-free.
- Waivers/Deviations & ECPs: Specific procedures for submitting waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Unreviewed-Unrestricted (as per Amendment 0002)
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 6, 2026
- Amendments: Amendment 0002 changed the set-aside status; Amendment 0003 extended the offer due date.
Submission Details
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) prior to each shipment. Specific WAWF codes ("Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040) and an email notification address (PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil) are provided. No material is to be shipped before acceptance.