This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a small business set-aside to supply continuous threaded studs made of 4340 steel with a phosphate coating. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, requires delivery of the items by September 3, 2026. The acquisition is conducted as a Request for Quotation under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All responsible sources registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) may submit a quote via email.

This is a pre-solicitation notice for a 100% Small Business Set-Aside to supply specific continuous threaded studs and associated data in accordance with a detailed shipyard fastener program manual. The performance location is the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. The notice will be publicized for 15 days, from January 8, 2026, to January 27, 2026. Vendors must possess the 2021 program manual and demonstrate compliance with specific quality requirements, such as holding a relevant Basic Ordering Agreement or providing evidence of meeting MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001 standards. The manual containing all necessary specifications can be requested from the listed contacts by submitting an active DD2345 form.