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 proposals for Continuous Thread Studs (Product Service Code 5307). This requirement is for Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) used in crucial shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or damage to the ship. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due April 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and supply of continuous thread studs, specifically Type IV, Grade 400 (QQ-N-281), 5/8 inch diameter, 3 1/4 inches long, with 11 UNC Thread Series and a 2A Class of Fit. The material must meet stringent specifications including MIL-DTL-1222. Key requirements include:
- Quality System: Must be in accordance 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).
- Testing & Certification: Requires Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Chemical and Mechanical Analysis, and various certifications (Test Certification, Special Emphasis Certificate of Compliance). Certifications must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Traceability: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring full traceability from material to certification test reports, with specific marking requirements per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222.
- Mercury-Free: Materials must not intentionally contain or come into contact with mercury.
- Configuration Control: Detailed procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are outlined.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: April 13, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: March 12, 2026
- Priority Rating: "DO" certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Submission Details
Offerors must request access to drawings on SAM.gov and then email the Point of Contact. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (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 prior to acceptance.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact April N. Schlusser at april.n.schlusser.civ@us.navy.mil or 771-229-0555.