BOLT,SHOULDER
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 Mech) is soliciting proposals for Bolt, Shoulder (NSN 1HS 5306-01-348-1723 L1). This is a Solicitation for "LEVEL ONE" and "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" material critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or ship damage. The opportunity is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source set-aside. Proposals are due by May 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Bolt, Shoulder made from QQ-N-286 material, hot finished and age hardened or cold drawn annealed and age hardened, with a minimum yield strength of 90,000 PSI, conforming to MIL-DTL-1222. Key requirements include:
- Testing Certification: Mandatory for Liquid Penetrant Inspection (per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, sampling per MIL-DTL-1222) and Annealing and Age Hardening (per QQ-N-286).
- Traceability: One additional fastener per heat/lot must be provided for complete traceability. Material certification and marking traceability are critical.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073, including specific marking (RED MAX 2 IN HIGH-LEVEL 1-ON ALL SIDES).
- Hazardous Material: Offerors must identify any hazardous materials and provide Material Safety Data Sheets.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (implied "DO" rated order under DPAS).
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8).
- Delivery: Within 365 days after the effective date of the resulting contract. Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with PNSY review/acceptance within 6 working days.
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
- Published Date: May 4, 2026.
Quality Assurance
Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate), with calibration system requirements per ISO-10012 or MIL-STD-45662. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required, and the contractor's quality system and products are subject to evaluation and inspection. Strict material traceability, certification, and marking requirements are enforced, especially for "SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL." Nonconforming products must be reported and processed according to procedures.
Additional Notes
This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286. Amendment 2 updated Emerson Drawing DS-B-90305 to REV H with Interim Change One (IC1). DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file.