STUD,PLAIN
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 for Plain Studs (PSC 5307). This is a critical requirement for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), where defective material could lead to severe consequences. Proposals are due by June 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of Studs (Type IV, Grade 500, Solution Annealed and Age Hardened, 1 1/8 inches diameter, 10 3/4 inches length, 8 UN Thread Series, Class of Fit 2A, Chamfered End) in accordance with MIL-DTL-1222 and QQ-N-286. The material is for a crucial shipboard system, necessitating stringent quality and traceability controls.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: June 11, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: May 27, 2026
- Delivery: Certification data 20 days prior to scheduled delivery; final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
- Rating: "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- Flexibility: Issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Key Requirements
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (amplified herein) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. An alternate system per MIL-I-45208 with MIL-STD-45662 is acceptable.
- Traceability & Certification: Strict material traceability and certification are mandatory, including chemical and mechanical analysis per MIL-DTL-1222 and QQ-N-286. Certifications must be submitted via WAWF to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect/Accept by N39040). No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- Marking: Traceability marking must be permanently applied per MIL-STD-792 and MIL-DTL-1222, legible after coating, and include material symbol, manufacturer's ID, and traceability marking.
- Government Source Inspection (GSI): Government Quality Assurance will be performed at the source, with DCMA QAR reviewing NDT procedures.
Evaluation Factors
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers.
Additional Notes
Detailed procedures are provided for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), requiring review and approval by the Contracting Officer. The ECDS system (https://register.nslc.navy.mil/) is available for data submissions and waiver requests. Contact LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL (Phone: 215-697-4717) for inquiries.