STUD,CONTINUOUS THD
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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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg is soliciting proposals for Continuous Thread Studs (Product Service Code 5307). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves the procurement of Special Emphasis Material for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality and traceability controls. Proposals are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of K-MONEL Continuous Thread Studs, specifically Type IV, Grade 500 (QQ-N-286), solution annealed and age hardened, measuring 1 1/8 inches in diameter and 6 1/4 inches in length, with 7 unc thread series and 3A class of fit. The material is critical for shipboard systems, necessitating adherence to MIL-DTL-1222 and QQ-N-286 specifications. Requirements include detailed heat treatment, mechanical property testing (including Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests by approved laboratories), and specific marking for traceability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 13, 2026
Key Requirements
Offerors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662 as alternate). Strict traceability and certification are mandatory for all materials, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with certifications required for various tests including Liquid Penetrant Inspection and Ultrasonic Inspection. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF prior to shipment. Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and will result in a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Access to drawings must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the listed Point of Contact. A one-year warranty from the date of delivery is required. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.