STUD,CONTINUOUS THR
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PSC
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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 offers for Continuous Thread Studs (NSN 5307-01-543-4485), designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems. This requirement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of continuous thread studs, 1 3/8 inches in size and 9 inches in length, conforming to MIL-DTL-1222 and QQ-N-286, among other specifications. The material must be Solution Annealed and Age Hardened, with specific thread series and class of fit. Due to the critical nature of the material, strict requirements are in place for:
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and related calibration standards.
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and K-MONEL fastener testing, with comprehensive certification data and traceability.
- Material Control: Rigorous procedures for mercury-free materials, traceability marking, handling, and subcontractor oversight.
- Inspection: Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 and 100% inspection of data, traceability, and NDT certifications.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 4:30 PM local time
- Published: May 7, 2026
- Place of Performance: Mechanicsburg, PA, United States
- FOB: Destination
- Delivery: Required within 30 days.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated considering past performance. All contractual documents will be issued electronically. Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
Additional Notes
This requirement is "DO" certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Amendment 0003 incorporates Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEV 2026-00038) (APR 2026)". Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Point of Contact.