STUD, CONTINUOUS THREADED (BOLT-STUD), 4340 STEEL, PHOSPHATE COATED 0.625"-11UNC-3A X 18.000" BOA Item 7018AC
Overview
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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, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice for continuous threaded studs (bolt-studs) made of 4340 steel, phosphate coated, with specific dimensions (0.625"-11UNC-3A X 18.000"). This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 332722. The associated Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is N3904026Q5227. A formal solicitation will be posted on sam.gov. Quotes will be due by February 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for:
- Item 0001: 400 Linear Inches of STUD, CONTINUOUS THREADED (BOLT-STUD), 4340 STEEL, PHOSPHATE COATED, BOA Item 7018AC, NSN 1H 5307-01-338-4281 X2, Nominal Size: 0.625"-11UNC-3A X 18.000".
- Item 0002: 1 Set of Contract Data Requirements List for Item 0001. All manufacturing and data requirements must adhere to the specifications in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard C. R. Gilbert / E. F. Dickson Fastener Program manual for BOA Item 7018AC. Delivery will be to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. No Government-Furnished Material will be provided.
Eligibility & Technical Requirements
This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 332722 (Small Business Standard: 600 employees). Vendors must be registered in SAM. For technical confidence, vendors must possess the 2021 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard C. R. Gilbert / E. F. Dickson Fastener Program Manual and either:
- Hold a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) satisfying applicable procedure requirements and Higher Level Contracting Quality Requirements (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 with STR-ISO 9000 Supplement A, B, or C).
- OR Provide applicable Non-Destructive Testing and/or Coating procedures (if required) and evidence of compliance with Higher Level Contracting Quality Requirements (MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002 with STR-ISO 9000 Supplement A, B, or C). Requests for the manual require an active DD2345 form and should be sent to Lauren LeDuc or Victoria MacLellan.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-Solicitation (leading to a delivery order under Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- RFQ Number: N3904026Q5227
- Published: December 30, 2025
- Publicized Period: January 8, 2026 to January 27, 2026 (15 days)
- Quote Due: February 9, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Evaluation factors include: 1) Technical Capability (meeting manufacturing requirements), 2) Price, and 3) Past Performance (recent and relevant within 5 years). Failure to include pricing for all line items will result in rejection. Offers shall be emailed to Lauren LeDuc at lauren.w.leduc.civ@us.navy.mil. If an award is not received, vendors must confirm the return or destruction of the Fastener Program Manual within 45 days of solicitation closure.