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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Continuous Thread Studs (Product Service Code 5307). This requirement is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality and traceability controls. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of continuous thread studs, specifically Type IV, Grade 400 (QQ-N-281), 1/2 Inch in size, 2 1/2 Inches in length, with 13 UNC thread series and 3A class of fit, chamfered end, in accordance with MIL-DTL-1222 and other referenced documents. Key requirements include:
- Material: Must be mercury-free. One additional fastener per heat/lot is required for traceability.
- Testing: Liquid Penetrant Inspection per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271, with sampling per MIL-DTL-1222. Alternate mechanical testing provisions are detailed.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration. Procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined, requiring PCO approval.
- Quality System: Must comply 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 as an alternate).
- Traceability & Certification: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems. Material must be traceable to certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020). Marking must be permanent per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222. A Certificate of Compliance (Special Emphasis C of C) is required.
- Inspection: Government Quality Assurance at source is required. Detailed contractor and subcontractor inspection requirements, receiving inspection, and final inspection procedures are specified, including 100% inspection for material verification and traceability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (bilateral award requiring contractor acceptance)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- Response Due: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 12, 2026, 8:40 AM UTC
- Priority Rating: "DO" certified for national defense under DPAS.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation: NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
- Drawings: Access requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the Point of Contact.
- Certification Data: Must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) prior to each shipment. Specific WAWF "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and an email notification address (PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil) are provided. No material is to be shipped without Acceptance.
Additional Notes
This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file.