59--PENETRATOR ASSEMBLY
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting offers for Penetrator Assemblies. This is a critical requirement for shipboard systems, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. The small business set-aside has been dissolved, opening this opportunity to all eligible contractors. Offers are due by 4:30 PM EST on February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Penetrator Assemblies to be manufactured in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawings 7066213, 5613012, and 7491201, along with Electric Boat ERs and EB Specification 4707 for wiring modifications. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for parts made from QQ-N-286 and Inconel 625.
- Testing: Dye Penetrant Inspection, Quality Conformance/Compliance Inspection, Ultrasonic Inspection, Annealing and Age Hardening, and Non-Destructive Tests. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 must be conducted by approved laboratories.
- Manufacturing Standards: Strict adherence to FED-STD-H28 series for thread inspection, prohibition of molybdenum disulfide lubricants, and cutting of internal threads (no cold forming). Welding and brazing must follow specific Navy standards.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 alternative) and calibration systems.
- First Article Test (FAT): A destructive FAT of one complete Penetrator Assembly is required, to be delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Traceability: Extensive traceability and certification requirements for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique markings and detailed material certification reports.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Small Business Set-Aside dissolved)
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, 4:30 PM EST
- Published: February 4, 2026 (latest amendment)
- Delivery: Certification data CDRLS 20 days prior to delivery; Final material delivery 200 days after contract award.
Evaluation & Quality
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers. The opportunity falls under the Special Emergency Procurement Authority (SEPA). Government Quality Assurance at the source is required, and contractors must submit their quality system procedures prior to award. All contractual documents are considered "issued" upon electronic transmission.
Additional Notes
The quantity has been decreased, and packaging requirements updated. Drawings associated with this solicitation are available on newbeta.SAM with restricted access; interested vendors must email the Point of Contact for access. The Point of Contact is noelle.m.smith10.civ@us.navy.mil.