STUD,PLAIN
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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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 / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg has issued a solicitation for STUD,PLAIN (Product Service Code 5307). This procurement is for SPECIAL EMPHASIS material critical for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and traceability. The opportunity is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due May 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the manufacturing and delivery of studs in accordance with D. C. Fabricators drawing CW-183DE Revision D. Key aspects include:
- Material: K-MONEL fasteners, requiring specific heat treatment per QQ-N-286.
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material (for items 4 inches or greater), and Axial Tensile tests for studs. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems (ISO-10012 or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, with DCMA QAR involvement.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability from raw material to final component, including unique marking and comprehensive certification data (DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678).
- Configuration Control: Procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed, requiring Government review and approval.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 14, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the contract effective date. Certification Data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is required for payment instructions and certification data submission. The DODAAC for Portsmouth NSY has been updated to N50286.
- Warranty: One year from date of delivery.
Additional Notes
This amendment confirms the acceptability of D. C. Fabricators drawing CW-183DE Revision D and provides updated DODAAC information and delivery schedules. Offerors must ensure their quality systems and traceability procedures meet the rigorous requirements for Level I/SUBSAFE material.