STUD,FULL BODY
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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, has issued a Solicitation (RFQ) for STUD, FULL BODY (NSN 5307-01-347-4380). This requirement is for "LEVEL ONE" and "SPECIAL EMPHASIS MATERIAL" critical for shipboard systems, where material failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or damage to vital shipboard assets. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by May 15, 2026, at 4:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work & Key Requirements
This solicitation seeks the manufacture and supply of "STUD, FULL BODY" in accordance with MIL-DTL-1222, with specific requirements for material, configuration, thread forming, and testing. Key aspects include:
- Material Specifications: Detailed requirements for studs, bolts, hex cap screws, socket head cap screws, and nuts, including specific grade (B16 ASTM-A193), size (1/2 inch), length (2 5/16 inches), and thread series (13 UNC).
- Quality Assurance: Strict adherence to quality systems (ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208/MIL-STD-45662 as alternate). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability & Certification: Critical requirement for maintaining traceability from material to certification test reports (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678), ensuring complete and accurate reflection of material attributes. Re-certification is required if material properties are altered.
- Testing: Certifications required for Liquid Penetrant Inspection or Magnetic Particle Inspection. Production Lot Testing is specified.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for Class I or II changes. Waivers/Deviations require PCO approval.
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD-2073.
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain intentionally added mercury.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (RFQ) for a bilateral award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Delivery: Required within 30 days of award.
- Priority Rating: DO-certified for national defense under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Emergency Acquisition: Requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- Offer Due Date: May 15, 2026, 4:30 PM Local Time (extended by Amendment 0002).
- Published Date: May 7, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).
Important Notes & Amendments
- Amendment 0003 (April 30, 2026) incorporated Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (DEV 2026-00038) (APR 2026)."
- Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.
- Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF for review and acceptance prior to each shipment.
- Access to drawings needs to be requested on SAM.gov and followed up with an email to the POC.