Purchase Order N0010425PFD03

B&G Manufacturing Co Inc., a small business fastener manufacturer based in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $15,000 by the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) on June 2, 2025. The contract calls for the production of continuous thread metal studs—specifically 3/4 inch diameter, 6 inches long, Grade 500 studs with 10 UNC thread series in solution annealed and age hardened condition—for use in critical shipboard systems. These components are mission-critical hardware destined for naval vessel construction and maintenance, where defects could result in personnel injury, loss of life, or vessel damage. The contract is not designated as a set-aside and was awarded following open competition under the solicitation posted May 6, 2025.

The studs must be manufactured to rigorous military specifications including MIL-DTL-1222 and undergo extensive quality assurance processes encompassing liquid penetrant inspection, ultrasonic inspection, and mechanical property verification. B&G Manufacturing must maintain ISO-9001 quality systems certification, provide comprehensive material traceability documentation, and submit one additional fastener per unique heat lot for inspection purposes. All certification documentation is required to be submitted through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system, with delivery and inspection managed through Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The contract has a one-year performance period, with an ultimate completion date of June 2, 2026.