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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg has issued a solicitation for Studs (fasteners) designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation emphasizes stringent quality control, material traceability, and specific testing requirements. Proposals are due by February 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the provision of studs in accordance with NAVSEA drawing 7504734 Item 62. The material specified is ASTM-A193, Grade B7 IAW MIL-DTL-1222. Key requirements include quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, specific testing such as Liquid Penetrant Inspection or Magnetic Particle Inspection, and strict adherence to thread forming interpretations per MIL-DTL-1222J. A Certificate of Compliance is mandatory, and all materials must be mercury-free. Contractors must maintain configuration control, manage waivers/deviations, and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) as needed.
Quality Assurance
Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source. Comprehensive material traceability, certification, and marking are critical, with specific requirements for raw materials, subcontractors, and final inspection. Certification data, including test results, must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (DODAAC N50286).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 4, 2026
- Published: January 6, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required 365 days after the contract's effective date.
- Rating: This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
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.
Additional Notes
This amendment updates the solicitation closing date. Access to drawings must be requested on the individual solicitation page on beta.SAM, followed by an email to the Primary POC. The opportunity is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).