BOLT,STUD
This is a U.S. Navy procurement for a "Bolt, stud" that is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I/SUBSAFE) for a crucial shipboard system, where failure could result in serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The contract requires strict quality assurance, including a supplier quality system (ISO-9001 or MIL-I-45208), extensive material traceability, and specific testing and certification. A one-year warranty applies from the date of delivery. The notice is a total small business set-aside.