STUD,CONTINUOUS THR
Overview
Buyer
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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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for Continuous Thread Studs (PSC 5307). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The required material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) for crucial shipboard systems, demanding stringent quality control. Proposals are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture and delivery of 5/8 Inch, 3 Inch Length, 11 UNC Thread Series, Class of Fit 2A, Chamfered End, Type IV, Grade 400 (QQ-N-281) Continuous Thread Studs. These studs must conform to MIL-DTL-1222 and other referenced specifications. A key requirement is the provision of one additional fastener for each unique heat/lot with complete traceability. The material must be mercury-free.
Quality Assurance & Traceability
This opportunity emphasizes rigorous quality assurance, traceability, and certification. Contractors 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 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required, necessitating notification to DCMA. Extensive documentation is required, including:
- Test Certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-80678): Detailed test results, contractor information, and signature.
- Inspection System Procedures (CDRL DI-QCIC-81110): Submission of current documented quality system procedures for Level I/SUBSAFE material prior to award.
- Material Certifications (CDRL DI-MISC-81020): Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis per MIL-DTL-1222, with re-certification if material properties are altered.
- Traceability: Material must be marked with a unique traceability number (heat-lot, heat-treat) directly linking to chemical composition and mechanical properties. This traceability must be maintained through all processes, including subcontracted operations.
- Inspections: Comprehensive receiving, in-process, and final inspections are mandated, including 100% inspection of material verification data, traceability, and NDT certifications. Material sampling for final inspection follows ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a direct procurement (resulting in a contract for the specified item).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: February 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 12, 2026
- Delivery: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Rating: This will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Submission & Contact
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each shipment. WAWF details: "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped without acceptance. For inquiries, contact Alana M. Boyer at ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 717-605-1234.