STUD,CONTINUOUS THR
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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, through NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for Continuous Thread Studs (Product Service Code 5307) designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for crucial shipboard systems. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with award decisions made at the CLIN level, potentially resulting in multiple awards. Proposals are due by July 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and supply of continuous thread studs, which are critical for shipboard systems where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard assets. The material is designated as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured. Studs must meet MIL-DTL-1222 requirements, with specific configurations detailed per CLIN. Examples include studs of 5/8 inch (3 1/4 inches long, 11 UNC, 2A fit) and 1 1/4 inch (5 3/4 inches long, 7 UNC, 3A fit), both solution annealed and age hardened, Grade 500 (QQ-N-286).
Quality Assurance & Testing
Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) and calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Extensive testing is required, including Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, Axial Tensile Test (for studs), and Slow Strain Rate Tensile tests, the latter to be performed by specific approved laboratories. Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory for all Level I/SUBSAFE items, requiring unique traceability markings on the material.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Published Date: June 10, 2026
- Response Due: July 27, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after the contract's effective date. Certification data is due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Rating: This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors are invited to bid on any or all CLINS. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation. Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to each shipment. WAWF entries require specific "Ship to," "Inspect by," and "Accept by" codes (N50286, N39040, N39040 respectively) and email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped without prior acceptance.