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 Mech, has issued a Solicitation for Continuous Thread Studs (Product Service Code 5307). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks to procure critical Level I/SUBSAFE material for crucial shipboard systems. The studs must meet stringent quality, traceability, and testing requirements. Proposals are due by July 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and supply of 5/8 inch, 4 inch length, Grade 400 (QQ-N-281) Continuous Thread Studs in accordance with MIL-DTL-1222. Key requirements include:
- Special Emphasis Material (Level I/SUBSAFE): Strict control procedures to ensure correct material.
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory Liquid Penetrant Inspection per T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 and MIL-DTL-1222. Certifications must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements (ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability & Marking: Complete traceability from material to certification test reports is required, with permanent marking on materials per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222.
- Mercury-Free: Materials must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (for procurement of studs)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: July 9, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: June 9, 2026
- Delivery: Certification data 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Rating: This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Additional Notes
Multiple awards may be made at the CLIN level, and offerors should not include quantity discounts for combined CLINS. Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require approval from the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO). The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system is available for data submissions and questions.