STUD,FULL BODY
Overview
Buyer
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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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Full Body Studs (Product Service Code 5307). These studs are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to their critical use in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems/the ship itself. The solicitation has been amended, and proposals are due by March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of studs in accordance with MIL-DTL-1222, with specific configurations including Type I, Style C, Grade 500 (QQ-N-286), 5/8 Inch diameter, and 3 1/2 Inches length. Key requirements include:
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory certifications for Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Annealing and Age Hardening, and Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material. K-MONEL fasteners require specific heat treatment per QQ-N-286 and mechanical properties testing per MIL-DTL-1222.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) will be performed at the source.
- Traceability & Marking: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is required, with unique traceability numbers marked on the material. Marking must adhere to MIL-DTL-1222 and MIL-STD-792.
- Configuration Control: Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval.
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain mercury.
- Inspection: Receiving and final inspections include 100% verification of material certifications, traceability, and NDT certifications. Material sampling for form, fit, and function will follow ANSI/ASQ-Z1.4.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a supply contract (Firm Fixed-Price implied by clauses).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published: March 5, 2026.
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date.
- 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, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Key Requirements & Notes
- Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to: N50286, Inspect/Accept by: N39040). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- The Portsmouth NSY DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.
- This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- The Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for certain data submissions and waiver requests.