STUD,CONTINUOUS THR
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 for Continuous Thread Studs (Product Service Code 5307) for a crucial shipboard system. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured)" requiring stringent quality and traceability controls. Proposals are due January 23, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and delivery of continuous thread studs meeting MIL-DTL-1222 specifications, specifically Type IV, Grade B16 (ASTM-A193), hardened and tempered, 1 inch size, 5 inches length, 8 UNC Thread Series, Class of Fit 3A, with chamfered ends. The material is for critical shipboard systems where failure could result in serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: January 23, 2026, 3:30 PM EST
- Published: January 15, 2026, 9:15 AM EST
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Key Requirements
Contractors must adhere to strict quality assurance requirements, including maintaining a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, necessitating notification to DCMA. Traceability and Certification are paramount for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability markings on material directly linked to chemical and mechanical property certifications. Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis per MIL-DTL-1222 is mandatory. All material must be mercury-free. Submissions, including certification data, must be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" DODAACs (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This is a DX rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system at https://register.nslc.navy.mil/ is available for questions, clarifications, and waiver requests.