BOLT,STUD
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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for BOLT, STUD components. These are designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I) due to their critical use in shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality control and traceability. This solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Bolt, Stud components, specifically in accordance with Leslie Controls Inc. drawing 22850N, piece 30, and certification data sheet 30387N. The specified material is ASTM-A193, Grade B16. Key aspects include:
- Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Testing certifications for Liquid Penetrant Inspection or Magnetic Particle Inspection.
- Thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series.
- Provision of one additional fastener for each uniquely identified heat/lot for traceability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (changed from Total Small Business by Amendment 0002)
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 8:30 PM Z
- Published: April 15, 2026 (latest amendment date)
- Product Service Code: 5307 (Studs)
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is an acceptable alternative.
- Traceability & Certification: Extensive requirements for material traceability, including unique marking (MIL-STD-792, MIL-DTL-1222), heat-lot numbers, and comprehensive certification data (DI-MISC-81020). Material certifications must be positive, unqualified, and traceable to markings.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Detailed receiving and final inspection procedures, including 100% inspection of material verification data and traceability markings.
- Configuration Control: Strict procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) requiring Government approval.
- Mercury Free: Components must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Submission Instructions
- Certification Data: Must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. Specific WAWF codes are "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil. No material is to be shipped without acceptance.
- Original End Manufacturer (OEM): If not the OEM, offerors must state the OEM (Company Name and CAGE) and provide a signed letter of authorization as a distributor on the OEM's letterhead.
- ECDS System: The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions, questions, and waiver requests.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a "DO" certified rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance.