STUD,CONTINUOUS THR
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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for Continuous Thread Studs (STUD,CONTINUOUS THR). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for the procurement of critical shipboard system components. The material is designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its crucial role, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due by February 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of continuous thread studs meeting stringent specifications, primarily MIL-DTL-1222 and QQ-N-286. The studs must be Type IV, Grade 500 (QQ-N-286), Solution Annealed and Age Hardened, with specific dimensions (1 1/2 inches diameter, 9 1/2 inches length) and thread configurations (6 UNC, Class of Fit 3A). Key requirements include:
- Testing & Certification: Liquid Penetrant Inspection and Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material, with certifications required for specific tests.
- K-MONEL Fasteners: Adherence to specific heat treatment and mechanical property testing per QQ-N-286 and MIL-DTL-1222, including Axial Tensile tests for studs.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with unique traceability markings on the material.
- Mercury Free: All materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed, requiring PCO approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Product Service Code: 5307 (Studs)
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 4, 2026
Quality Assurance & Delivery
- Government Quality Assurance: Government Source Inspection (GSI) will be performed at the source, requiring notification to DCMA.
- Material Certification: Detailed chemical and mechanical analysis per MIL-DTL-1222 is required, with re-certification if material properties are altered. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
- Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Final material delivery is required within 365 days after the contract's effective date.
- WAWF Instructions: Payments and certification data submission must follow Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) instructions, with "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040.
Additional Notes
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard's DODAAC has changed to N50286. Specific paragraphs of DI-QCIC-81110 and DI-MISC-80678 do not apply as detailed in the solicitation. Offerors should consult the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system for certain data submissions and waiver requests.