STUD,SPECIAL
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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, has issued a Solicitation for Special Studs (Product Service Code 5307). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires the provision of critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) for crucial shipboard systems. Proposals are due by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will supply Bolt Studs in accordance with Delaval drawing CW-183AA, manufactured from QQ-N-286 material (Annealed and Age Hardened) conforming to MIL-DTL-1222 requirements. Key aspects include:
- Material Specifications: K-MONEL fasteners requiring specific heat treatment, solution annealing, and age hardening processes. Material must be mercury-free.
- Testing & Certification: Mandatory Liquid Penetrant Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection on starting material, and Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests performed by approved laboratories. Certification data must be submitted via WAWF.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) quality systems, with calibration per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required, including subcontractor inspection.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification requirements (DI-MISC-81020) are critical, including unique marking and re-certification if material properties are altered. Material handling procedures must prevent commingling.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) must be followed, requiring Contracting Officer approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Proposal Due: March 24, 2026, at 8:30 PM Z.
- Published: March 4, 2026.
- Delivery: Final material delivery is required on or before 365 days after the contract's effective date, with certification data due 20 days prior.
- Rating: This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Submission Requirements
Certification data, including DD1423 Data Item A001 (Inspection and Test Plan), 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. No material is to be shipped without prior acceptance.
Additional Notes
The opportunity emphasizes the critical nature of the material for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control to prevent failure, injury, or loss. The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed to N50286.