STUD,CONTINUOUS THR
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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, has issued a Solicitation for Continuous Thread Studs (NSN 1HM 5307-01-283-2530). This requirement is for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) used in crucial shipboard systems, where material failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or system failure. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and design of continuous thread studs, 7/8 inch in size and 5 1/2 inches in length, conforming to MIL-DTL-1222 and other specified standards (e.g., ANSI, ISO, MIL-SPEC). Key requirements include:
- Material: Designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I), requiring stringent control.
- Testing: Mandatory Liquid Penetrant Inspection per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, with sampling per MIL-DTL-1222.
- Quality Systems: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate), with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability & Certification: Strict material traceability, certification, and marking requirements are enforced, including a Certificate of Compliance for Special Emphasis Material.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073.
- Unique Item Identification (UII): Required per 252.211-7003.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Contract Type: Bilateral award, Firm Fixed-Price (implied by RFQ nature and general context)
- Delivery: Required within 30 days, FOB Destination.
- Priority Rating: DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Proposal Due Date: May 15, 2026, 4:30 PM local time.
- Published Date: May 7, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
Offers will be evaluated considering past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
Submission & Contact Information
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), 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 prior to acceptance. For questions, contact April N. Schlusser at april.n.schlusser.civ@us.navy.mil or 7712290555. Amendment 0003 incorporates Clause 52.222-90 regarding DEI discrimination.