STUD,CONTINUOUS THR
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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). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The studs are critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Responses are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the manufacture and delivery of Continuous Thread Studs, specifically Type IV, Grade 500 (QQ-N-286), Solution Annealed and Age Hardened, with a size of 7/8 Inch, length of 3 3/4 Inches, 9 UNC Thread Series, Class of Fit 3A, and Chamfered End Configuration. These items must meet MIL-DTL-1222 specifications and are for crucial shipboard systems where failure could result in serious personnel injury or loss of the ship.
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025) or an acceptable alternate of MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662).
- Certifications & Traceability: Strict requirements for material traceability, chemical and mechanical analysis, and certifications (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678). Mercury-free materials are mandatory.
- Testing: Required certifications include Liquid Penetrant Inspection and Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material for specific items. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for K-MONEL Fasteners must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required. Final inspection includes material sampling per ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4 and 100% inspection of traceability markings and certifications.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery. Final material delivery 365 days after the contract effective date.
- Priority: This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and utilizes Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Published: February 12, 2026.
Submission & Contact
Certification documentation must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040, with email notifications to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL and ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance. For questions, contact ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or call 7176051234. The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for submissions and inquiries.
Additional Notes
Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073. The solicitation includes detailed definitions for Critical Safety Items (CSI), Objective Quality Evidence (OQE), and various types of waivers and changes.