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 quotations for STUD items (NIIN: 015441484) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. These specialized studs are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability. Quotations are due by May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture and supply of "STUD" items, specifically 1/2 inch, 2 3/4 inch, 13 UNC, 3A fit, Chamfered studs, Type IV, Grade 500 (QQ-N-286), Solution Annealed and Age Hardened. The material must meet MIL-DTL-1222 specifications, with additional requirements for K-MONEL fasteners, heat treatment, and thread forming. Key aspects include:
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate), subject to Government evaluation and verification.
- Testing & Certification: Required certifications for Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Chemical/Mechanical analysis. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for K-MONEL fasteners must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to finished component, including unique identification markings and comprehensive certification data (DI-MISC-81020).
- Inspection: Government Source Inspection (GSI) is required at the source. Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 and 100% inspection for traceability and certification data.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073.
Contract Details
This is a Solicitation (RFQ) issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The resultant award will be issued bilaterally and is "DO" certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Delivery is required within 30 days. Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors," has been incorporated.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated considering past performance. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment, with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped without acceptance.
Additional Notes
Access to drawings, if applicable, requires a request on SAM.gov followed by an email to the Point of Contact. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.