53--BOLT
Overview
Buyer
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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) is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of a BOLT (P/N 06726027156), designated as Special Emphasis Material, for use in crucial shipboard systems. This solicitation emphasizes stringent quality assurance, traceability, and certification requirements. Offers are due by May 5, 2026, at 4:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture of a specific bolt (P/N 06726027156) in accordance with Emerson drawing 20307 Find No. 9. Due to its critical application, the material is classified as Level I Special Emphasis, demanding special control procedures to prevent failure, injury, or loss of vital shipboard systems. Key aspects include:
- Manufacturing: Adherence to specified drawings and mercury-free requirements.
- Quality Assurance: Implementation of a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (DCMA QAR) at the source is required.
- Inspection & Testing: Thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series, final inspection per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4, and 100% inspection of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE).
- Traceability & Certification: Maintenance of material traceability per MIL-STD-792 and submission of a comprehensive Certificate of Compliance (CDRL DI-MISC-80678) with specific data points.
- Configuration Control: Management of waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 5306 (Bolts)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published Date: May 7, 2026
Submission Details
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped before acceptance. For inquiries, contact Noelle M. Smith at NOELLE.M.SMITH10.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-3992.