STUD,RECESSED
Overview
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PSC
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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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is seeking a contractor for the manufacturing and supply of Studs, Recessed (PSC 5307). This solicitation is for Special Emphasis Material critical for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality assurance and traceability. Proposals are due by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manufacture "Stud, Recessed" items in accordance with General Electric Drawing PL-00781E733 Piece 13, with specific amplifications detailed in the solicitation. These studs are designated as Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured material due to their critical use in shipboard systems where failure could result in serious personnel injury or loss of vital systems.
Key Requirements
- Material: ASTM-A193 Grade B16, requiring quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Testing: Liquid Penetrant Inspection or Magnetic Particle Inspection (Wet Method) for studs, and Non-Destructive Tests for weld repairs. Sampling must be per MIL-DTL-1222.
- Thread Inspection: Must comply with FED-STD-H28 series, with System 21 as a minimum.
- Welding/Brazing: If required, must adhere to S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248. Procedures and qualification data require prior Government approval.
- Configuration Control: Maintain total equipment baseline configuration. All waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer review and approval.
- Traceability: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability numbers on material and certification reports. One additional fastener per heat/lot must be provided for traceability.
- Mercury Free: All furnished hardware and supplies must be mercury-free.
Quality Assurance
Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at the source is required, and the contractor's quality system documentation must be available for review. Subcontractor quality and inspection are also subject to Government oversight. Final inspection includes 100% verification of material certifications, traceability, and NDT certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 5, 2026, 10:09 AM EST
Submission Details
Certification data, including DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan) and Special Emphasis Certificates of Compliance, must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040). Email notification is required to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL and ALANA.M.BOYER2.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.