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 (NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg) is soliciting offers for Continuous Thread Studs (NSN 1HM 5307-01-543-4485). This requirement, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS (Level I) material, is for crucial shipboard systems and is being procured under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The solicitation requires studs, bolts, hex cap screws, socket head cap screws, and nuts conforming to MIL-DTL-1222. Specific configuration for the stud is: Type IV, Grade 500 (QQ-N-286), Solution Annealed and Age Hardened, 1 3/8 Inch diameter, 9 Inches length, 6 UNC Thread Series, 3A Class of Fit, with .06 x 45 degree chamfer on both ends. Heat treatment must follow applicable specifications.
Key requirements include:
- Testing & Certification: Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, and K-MONEL fastener testing. Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if on file. One additional fastener per heat/lot with full traceability is required.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system per ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source applies.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification requirements (DI-MISC-81020) are enforced, including specific marking per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222. Mercury-free materials are mandatory.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed.
Contract Details
- Type: Solicitation (resultant award will be bilateral).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- FOB: Destination.
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery.
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD-2073.
- Clauses: Includes 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEV 2026-00038) (APR 2026)". This is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: May 15, 2026, 4:30 PM local time.
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered (IAW FAR 13.106(a)(2)).
- Certification Data: Must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040, email PORT_PTNH_WAWF_Notification@navy.mil). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Drawings: Access must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the POC.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: APRIL.N.SCHLUSSER.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 7712290555.