STUD,CONTINUOUS THR
Overview
Buyer
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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 Continuous Thr Studs (PSC 5307). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for material designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its critical use in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury or loss. Proposals are due March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for studs to be used in crucial shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality control. The material must conform to William Powell Company Drawing 67153, Piece 14, with specific requirements for material composition (QQ-N-286, Class A), heat treatment, and mechanical properties for K-MONEL fasteners.
Key Requirements
- Material Specifications: Studs must meet William Powell Company Drawing 67153, Piece 14, and material QQ-N-286, Class A.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Testing & Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, Liquid Penetrant Inspection, and Ultrasonic Inspection are mandatory. K-MONEL fasteners require specific heat treatment and axial tensile testing per MIL-DTL-1222. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Traceability & Marking: Complete traceability from material to certification test reports is imperative for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Materials must be marked with unique traceability numbers, heat-lot, or heat-treat numbers. Fasteners must be marked per MIL-DTL-1222 and MIL-STD-792.
- Documentation: A Certificate of Compliance is required for Special Emphasis Material, along with specific data item descriptions (CDRL DI-MISC-80678, DI-MISC-81020). Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
- Configuration Control: Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval.
- Subcontractor Management: Prime contractors must assess and ensure subcontractor compliance with quality requirements, with the Government retaining the right to inspect at subcontractor facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Delivery: 365 Days after award; early/incremental delivery is acceptable.
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published: March 5, 2026.
Additional Notes
This procurement is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities and is a "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The Point of Contact is Lydia Shaloka (lydia.m.shaloka.civ@us.navy.mil).