Studs

PSC Category 5307 covers a wide range of stud-related hardware critical to military and naval applications. These studs serve diverse engineering and mechanical purposes across various aerospace, maritime, and military systems. The category encompasses multiple types of studs, including plain studs, continuous thread studs, welding studs, ball studs, and specialized configurations like shouldered and locked-in variants. These fasteners are precision-manufactured components used in crucial shipboard systems, aircraft maintenance, and other high-performance mechanical assemblies.

The federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant procurement activity, predominantly through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP). Most awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders or delivery orders ranging from $1,000 to $65,000, with contract durations typically spanning 90-450 days. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses like BEK Inc., Dialogic Fasteners, Kampi Components Co Inc., and larger contractors such as Boeing Distribution Services. These awards are predominantly unrestricted, though some are set aside for small businesses, with places of performance spanning locations like St. Louis, Missouri, Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, and various naval shipyards.

The recent federal contract opportunities for PSC 5307 focus on procuring specialized continuous thread and specific-configuration studs for critical naval and military applications. Most opportunities are issued by the Department of the Navy's Naval Supply Systems Command, targeting small businesses through total small business set-aside designations. The opportunities typically request studs with precise technical specifications, such as specific thread series, material grades, and dimensional tolerances. Delivery locations are predominantly at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, with quantities ranging from 2 to 2,300 units. These opportunities emphasize rigorous quality control, requiring compliance with military specifications like MIL-DTL-1222 and extensive material traceability and certification processes.