STUD,CONTINUOUS THR
Overview
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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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting for Continuous Thread Studs (PSC 5307). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The studs are designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I) for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. This solicitation is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due by April 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contract requires the manufacture and supply of K-MONEL Continuous Thread Studs, 1 3/4 inches in diameter and 10 1/4 inches in length, conforming to MIL-DTL-1222 and QQ-N-286 specifications. These are critical components for shipboard systems, demanding high reliability to prevent serious personnel injury or loss of vital systems. Key requirements include:
- Material: K-MONEL, Solution Annealed and Age Hardened, Grade 500 (QQ-N-286).
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material, and Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests (must be performed by approved laboratories). Extensive certification data (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678) and traceability are required for all materials, especially for Level I/SUBSAFE systems.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Marking: Fasteners must be marked per MIL-DTL-1222 and MIL-STD-792, ensuring traceability.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must adhere to MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5307 (Studs)
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 31, 2026, 9:31 PM UTC
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Rating: This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. Compliance with all technical specifications, quality assurance requirements, and certification processes will be critical.
Submission Requirements
Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), with specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" DODAACs (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively). Email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL and LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.