53--BOLT
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, is soliciting for the procurement of a BOLT (P/N: 20307 FIND 9, P/N 06726027156). This item is designated as Special Emphasis Material for use in a crucial shipboard system, requiring stringent quality control and certification. Responses are due by May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacturing of a specific BOLT in accordance with Emerson drawing 20307 Find No. 9, with additional amplifications and modifications detailed in the solicitation. The material is critical for shipboard systems, and its failure could result in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. The material must be mercury-free.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: April 30, 2026
Key Requirements
Contractors must adhere to comprehensive quality assurance standards, including ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) with calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662 as an alternate). Thread inspection must comply with FED-STD-H28 series. Configuration control, including Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and Waivers/Deviations, requires Contracting Officer approval.
Traceability & Certification
Strict traceability markings (MIL-STD-792) and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) are required. Certificates of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678) must be positive, unqualified, and include specific information such as National Stock Number (NSN), cure date, manufacturer's compound number, and a statement of full compliance. Government Quality Assurance at source is required, and the contractor's quality system is subject to evaluation.
Submission & Delivery
- Delivery Schedule: Certification data CDRLS 20 days prior to delivery, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review/acceptance within 6 working days, and final material delivery within 186 days.
- WAWF Instructions: Invoices and receiving reports must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) using specific