STUD, SPECIAL
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) is soliciting proposals for Special Studs designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for crucial shipboard systems. This requirement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of Special Studs manufactured in accordance with Newport News Shipbuilding Drawing 412-4637510, Item 2. The material is critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard assets. Key material specifications include QQ-N-286, Annealed and Age Hardened IAW MIL-DTL-1222, specifically for K-MONEL fasteners.
Key Requirements
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing, including Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Axial Tensile tests, is mandated. Certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-80678, DI-MISC-81020) for chemical and mechanical analysis are required for parts and must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is essential for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with unique identification markings on the material.
- Configuration Control: The contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require Contracting Officer approval.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Resultant award will be issued bilaterally)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: March 12, 2026
- Priority Rating: Rated for national defense 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).
Additional Notes
Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on the SAM.gov solicitation page, followed by an email to the listed Primary POC. No material is to be shipped prior to the receipt of Acceptance from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.