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 MECH, is soliciting proposals for STUD items (NIIN: 015441484) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. These items are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and certification. Proposals are due May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is for the manufacture and supply of specific STUD items. The material must meet requirements outlined in MIL-DTL-1222, with detailed specifications including:
- Configuration: STUD
- Type: IV
- Grade: 500 (QQ-N-286)
- Condition: Solution Annealed and Age Hardened
- Size: 1/2 inch
- Length: 2 3/4 inch
- Thread Series: 13 UNC
- Class of Fit: 3A
- End Configuration: Chamfered
The requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Production Lot Testing is mandatory. Hazardous material identification and Material Safety Data Sheets are required for any identified hazardous materials. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
The studs are classified as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured material, necessitating special control procedures. Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required, with specific marking requirements per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222. Certifications for Liquid Penetrant Inspection and Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Bilateral award, subject to contractor acceptance. Rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM local time
- Published Date: May 6, 2026
- Delivery: Required within 30 days.
Evaluation Factors
Past performance will be considered in the evaluation of offers.
Key Amendments & Notes
- Amendment 0001 extended the closing date to May 15, 2026.
- Amendment 0002 re-established the set-aside as Total Small Business.
- Amendment 0003 incorporated Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors."
- If drawings are included, access must be requested via SAM.gov and followed up with an email to the Point of Contact.
- Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.
- Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) prior to each shipment. Specific WAWF "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes are provided.