STUD,CONTINUOUS THR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for the manufacture and supply of Continuous Thread Studs (STUD,CONTINUOUS THR). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The studs are designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I), requiring stringent quality control and traceability. Offers are due by March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture and supply of continuous thread studs, specifically Type IV, Grade 500 (QQ-N-286), 1 1/2 Inches in size and 10 1/4 Inches in length, with 6 UNC thread series and Class of Fit 3A. Manufacturing must adhere to MIL-DTL-1222 and QQ-N-286 specifications. This includes detailed requirements for heat treatment, coating, marking, and extensive testing (e.g., Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, Axial Tensile test). The material is critical for shipboard systems, necessitating high reliability and strict adherence to quality standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5307 (Studs)
- Response Due Date: March 31, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published Date: March 5, 2026, 10:54 AM UTC
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required within 365 days after the effective date of the contract. Certification data (DD1423) must be submitted 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- 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.
Key Requirements
This opportunity involves Special Emphasis Material (Level I), demanding a robust quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. Contractors must maintain complete traceability from material to certification test reports, with specific marking requirements per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222. Certification data, including test results, must be submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. No material is to be shipped without acceptance. The contract will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Additional Notes
Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require specific submission and approval processes. Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required, and contractors must notify their local DCMA office upon award. The ECDS system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions and inquiries.