STUD,PLAIN
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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 (RFQ) for "STUD, PLAIN" (NSN 1HM 5307-01-543-9275), designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS" material for critical shipboard systems. This is a Sole Source, Level 1 Requirement to Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation under an Unreviewed-Unrestricted set-aside. Quotations are due May 15, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Request for Quotations (RFQ) seeks to acquire "STUD, PLAIN" (CLIN 0001), a critical component for shipboard systems where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital shipboard systems. The requirement is justified as a Sole Source to Curtiss-Wright Electro-Mechanical Corporation under AMC 3R, indicating the Government does not own the necessary data and it is uneconomical to acquire or reverse engineer.
Key Requirements
- Item: "STUD, PLAIN" (NSN 1HM 5307-01-543-9275).
- Technical Specifications: Detailed in Sections C, D, E, and attachments.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073.
- Material: QQ-N-286, Form 2, annealed and age hardened. K-MONEL fasteners must meet MIL-DTL-1222.
- Testing & Certifications: Required for Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Annealing and Age Hardening. Ultrasonic Inspection is mandatory for QQ-N-286 material with a diameter or minimum distance between parallel surfaces of 4 inches or greater.
- Traceability: Critical, requiring unique traceability numbers, heat-lot numbers, or heat-treat numbers.
- Documentation: Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-80678), Inspection and Test Plan (DI-OCIC-81110), and Chemical and Mechanical Certification Data (DI-MISC-81020) are required.
- Non-OEMs: Offerors not the Original End Manufacturer (OEM) must provide a signed letter of authorization from the OEM.
Contract Details
- Type: Bilateral contract, DO/DX certified under DPAS.
- Delivery: Required within 30 days of award.
- Set-Aside: Unreviewed-Unrestricted (as per Amendment 0001).
- Place of Performance: Mechanicsburg, PA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: May 15, 2026, by 4:30 PM local time.
- Evaluation Criteria: Past performance (primary factor) and price (secondary factor).
Amendments
- Amendment 0001: Extended the quotation deadline to May 15, 2026, and changed the set-aside status from "Set-Aside for Small Business" to "Unreviewed-Unrestricted."
- Amendment 0002: Incorporated Clause 52.222-90, "ADDRESSING DEI DISCRIMINATION BY FEDERAL CONTRACTORS (DEV 2026-00038) (APR 2026)," which may impact proposal content or compliance.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact APRIL N. SCHLUSSER at APRIL.SCHLUSSER@NAVY.MIL or (717)605-7230.