BOLT,SHOULDER
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, has issued a Solicitation for BOLT,SHOULDER components. This opportunity involves the procurement of highly critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" and "Level I/SUBSAFE" material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality assurance, testing, and traceability. Proposals are due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of Bolt Studs in accordance with Delaval drawing CW-2300CW, piece 601. The material must be K-MONEL (QQ-N-286), annealed and age-hardened, with a minimum yield strength of 90,000 PSI, conforming to MIL-DTL-1222. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, with certifications required for Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection (for materials 4 inches or greater), and specific attribute testing.
- Heat Treatment: K-MONEL fasteners must be heat-treated per QQ-N-286, with solution annealing and age hardening post-heading/thread rolling.
- Mechanical Testing: Axial Tensile tests for studs and Wedge Tensile tests for headed fasteners, performed in accordance with MIL-DTL-1222. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be conducted by approved laboratories.
- Traceability & Marking: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports, with permanent marking per MIL-STD-792 (or MIL-DTL-1222 for fasteners).
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 for calibration, or MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Department/Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY
- Office: NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
- Product Service Code: 5306 (Bolts)
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Published Date: January 30, 2026
- Response Date: February 17, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
Quality Assurance & Submission
This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- Government Quality Assurance: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required. Contractors must notify their Government representative (DCMA) upon order receipt.
- Certifications: Certification data (DD1423 CDRLs, Test Certification DI-MISC-80678, Chemical and Mechanical DI-MISC-81020) must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
- WAWF entries: "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040.
- Email notification: PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL.
- Waivers/Deviations: All waivers and deviations require review and approval by the Contracting Officer and must be submitted via email to the NAVSUP WSS Contracting Specialist.
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the contract's effective date.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.