STUD,CONTINUOUS THR
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 MECH, is soliciting proposals for Continuous Thread Studs (NSN 1HM 5307-01-447-3517, NIIN 014473517). This requirement is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality and traceability controls. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture and supply of continuous thread studs that meet MIL-DTL-1222 and QQ-N-286 specifications. Key requirements include specific details for K-MONEL fasteners, heat treatment, and thread forming. Required testing includes Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material, and Axial Tensile tests for studs. One additional fastener per heat/lot must be provided for traceability, and all materials must be mercury-free.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements (ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025, or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is mandatory. Extensive traceability and certification are required for all materials, including chemical and mechanical analysis (DI-MISC-81020). Certificates of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) must show traceability to individual items and full compliance. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Strict procedures for waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotations - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5307 (Studs)
- Department/Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
- Place of Performance: Mechanicsburg, PA
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073
- Contract Award: Will be a bilateral agreement, requiring contractor's written acceptance.
- DPAS Rating: Certified