BOLT,STUD
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 MECH, is soliciting for BOLT, STUD (PSC 5307). This Solicitation is for Special Emphasis Material critical for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. It is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for Bolt, Stud components, manufactured in accordance with Leslie Controls Inc. drawing 22850N, piece 30, and certification data sheet 30387N. The material specified is ASTM-A193, Grade B16. Key requirements include:
- Special Emphasis Material: Designated Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured, due to its crucial role in shipboard systems.
- Testing: Liquid Penetrant Inspection or Magnetic Particle Inspection (Wet Method) per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 and MIL-DTL-1222.
- Thread Inspection: Must comply with FED-STD-H28 series or ASME B1 series.
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain mercury or mercury compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 13, 2026
Quality Assurance & Submission
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory, including unique traceability numbers on the material.
- Certifications: Required for chemical and mechanical analysis (ASTM-A193), and specific tests. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Government Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- OEM/Distributor: If not the Original End Manufacturer (OEM), offerors must state the OEM (Company Name and CAGE) and provide a signed letter of authorization as a distributor.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Any resultant award will be DO certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).