STUD,CONTINUOUS THR
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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 quotations for STUD, CONTINUOUS THR (NSN 1HM 5307-01-447-3517), identified as critical shipboard material. This requirement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the provision of "STUD, CONTINUOUS THR" (CLIN 0001), designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) for crucial shipboard systems. The material must meet requirements specified in MIL-DTL-1222, with specific configurations for studs (Type IV, Grade 500 (QQ-N-286), Solution Annealed and Age Hardened, 5/8 INCHES x 3 3/8 INCHES, 11 UNC Thread Series, Class 3A Fit). Key requirements include:
- Testing & Certification: Certifications are required for Liquid Penetrant Inspection and Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material (for items made from QQ-N-286 with diameter >= 4 inches). Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for K-MONEL Fasteners must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662 as an alternate). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability is mandated from raw material to certification test reports, with unique traceability markings on the material. Re-identification and re-certification are required if processing alters material properties.
- Configuration Control: The contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require PCO approval.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073.
Contract Details
The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance. Clause 52.222-90, "ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEV 2026-00038) (APR 2026)" is incorporated. Delivery is required within 30 days of award. Payment instructions are via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), requiring specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
Submission & Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers (IAW FAR 13.106(a)(2)). The Inspection and Test Plan (Data Item A001) may be waived if already on file. Access to drawings, if included, must be requested via SAM.gov. Contracts awarded will be certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Key Dates
- Proposals Due: May 15, 2026, 4:30 PM local time.
- Published Date: May 6, 2026.