STUD,PLAIN
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 MECH) has issued a Solicitation for "STUD, PLAIN" (NSN 1HM 5307-01-543-9275). This is a sole source, Level 1 requirement to Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation, justified by AMC 3R (Government does not own data, uneconomical to acquire or reverse engineer). The material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" due to its critical use in shipboard systems. The set-aside status has been updated to Unreviewed-Unrestricted. Quotations are due by May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is for "STUD, PLAIN" (CLIN 0001). Key requirements include:
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073.
- Material: For parts requiring certification, material must be QQ-N-286, Form 2, annealed and age hardened. K-MONEL fasteners must meet MIL-DTL-1222.
- Testing & Certifications: Required certifications include Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Annealing and Age Hardening. Ultrasonic Inspection is mandatory for QQ-N-286 starting material with a diameter or minimum distance between parallel surfaces of 4 inches or greater.
- Traceability: Critical requirement for unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, or heat-treat numbers.
- Deliverables: Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678), Inspection and Test Plan (DI-OCIC-81110), and Chemical and Mechanical Certification Data (DI-MISC-81020) are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ), leading to a bilateral contract.
- Delivery: Required within 30 days of award.
- Prioritization: The contract will be DO/DX certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Published Date: April 15, 2026.
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 4:30 PM local time (extended by Amendment 0001).
Set-Aside & Eligibility
- Set-Aside: Unreviewed-Unrestricted (as updated by Amendment 0001).
- Eligibility: Offerors who are not the Original End Manufacturer (OEM) must provide a signed letter of authorization from the OEM.
Evaluation
Award will be based on evaluation criteria where past performance is the primary factor, and price is the secondary factor.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The Government's justification for the sole source award to Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation is based on not owning the necessary data or rights, and it being uneconomical to acquire or reverse engineer the part (AMC 3R). The Inspection and Test Plan (Data Item A001) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg. Numerous specifications and standards are referenced. Contact: APRIL N. SCHLUSSER at APRIL.SCHLUSSER@NAVY.MIL or (717)605-7230.