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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Studs (PSC 5307). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The studs are critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Proposals are due by March 19, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the supply of studs in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 7504734 Item 62, with specific material requirements including ASTM-A193, Grade B7 IAW MIL-DTL-1222. Key testing includes Liquid Penetrant Inspection or Magnetic Particle Inspection per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 and MIL-DTL-1222. Contractors must provide one additional fastener per unique heat/lot with complete traceability. The material must be mercury-free.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Department/Agency: Department of the Navy / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg
- Product/Service Code: 5307 (Studs)
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) review 6 working days; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Key Requirements & Quality Assurance
This procurement involves extensive quality assurance. 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). Strict material traceability, certification, and configuration control (including waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals) are mandated. Government Quality Assurance (DCMA QAR) will be performed at the source. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (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 prior to acceptance.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals are due by March 19, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST. NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. Access to drawings, if included, requires a request on beta.SAM and an email to the Primary POC.
Important Notes
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286. DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.