59--ASSY, HULL PENETRAT
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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 (NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech) is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and delivery of Hull Penetrator Assemblies (Part Number 1080075-101). This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract for a Special Emphasis Material critical for shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control and certification. Proposals are due October 14, 2025.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manufacture Hull Penetrator Assemblies in accordance with Teledyne drawing 1080075, EB 2982, and EB 2982/1. This includes:
- Material Requirements: Use of specific materials like QQ-N-286 for components (Body, Nut, Washer).
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing including quantitative chemical/mechanical analysis, Quality Conformance/Compliance Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection, Annealing, Age Hardening, and Non-Destructive Tests. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) quality systems, with Government Quality Assurance at source.
- Traceability: Maintain full traceability from raw material to finished component for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, with unique markings and comprehensive certification data.
- Welding/Brazing: Must comply with specific Navy standards; repair welding is prohibited on QQ-N-286 material.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Proposal Due: October 14, 2025, 6:00 PM EDT
- Published: October 27, 2025
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data due 20 days prior to material delivery.
- DPAS Rating: "DO" rated order for national defense use.
Key Requirements
- First Article Approval: Required, involving destructive testing of two units at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Submission: Complete RFP package must be signed and returned. Emailed or faxed proposals are acceptable; NECO quotes will not be accepted.
- Certification Data: Must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material shipment before acceptance.
- Drawings: Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
Additional Notes
This opportunity is for a critical shipboard component where material integrity is paramount to prevent serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The contracting office is NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech. Contact Benjamin Spangler at BENJAMIN.SPANGLER@NAVY.MIL or 717-605-2147 for inquiries.