STUD,SHOULDERED AND
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, is soliciting proposals for Shouldered Studs (NSN 1HM 5307-01-377-1910). This requirement is for Critical Safety Item (CSI) material, designated as Level I/Special Emphasis, for crucial shipboard systems, procured under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of specific Shouldered Studs (Type I, Style B, Grade B7 (ASTM-A193), Hardened and Tempered, 5/8 Inch Size, 2 1/2 Inches Length, 11 UNC Thread Series, Class of Fit 5-2A, Chamfered End). The material must meet stringent quality requirements, including compliance with MIL-DTL-1222, MIL-STD-792, ISO 9001, ASTM-A193, and other referenced specifications. Key aspects include:
- Extensive Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208, with calibration per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 or MIL-STD-45662.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict material traceability from raw material to final product, with comprehensive chemical and mechanical test certifications required (DI-MISC-81020).
- Testing: Liquid Penetrant or Magnetic Particle Inspection, with sampling per MIL-DTL-1222.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
- Government Quality Assurance: Government Source Inspection (GSI) will be performed at the contractor's facility.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFQ) for a bilateral award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Delivery: Required within 30 days of award, FOB Destination.
- Proposal Due: May 15, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time.
- Published: May 7, 2026.
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers (IAW FAR 13.106(a)(2)).
Additional Notes
This requirement is DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). All contractual documents are considered "issued" upon electronic transmission. Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Amendment 0003 incorporates Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors".