59--PENETRATOR,HULL

SOL #: N0010425QZB17Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH

MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931)

PSC

Cable, Cord, And Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment (5995)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2d3904d1bb09432fa46d27d69d05c277/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 12, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 5, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 20, 2026, 8:30 PM

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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for Hull Penetrators (Product Service Code 5995). This opportunity involves the manufacture and delivery of specialized electrical connector type and connectorized hull penetrator assemblies, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I/SUBSAFE) for crucial shipboard systems. The solicitation, initially a Total Small Business Set-Aside, has been changed to Full & Open Competition. Proposals are due by March 20, 2026.

Scope of Work

Contractors will be responsible for manufacturing hull penetrators according to CPG 1025 and CPG 1025/1 specifications. Key requirements include:

First Article Testing (FAT): Destructive testing performed by the Government. FAT samples are not part of the contract quantity.
Material Certification: Strict quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for parts like the Penetrator Body, Cover, Nut, Washers, and Receptacle Body, using materials such as QQ-N-286 and QQ-N-281.
Testing & Inspection: Extensive testing certifications required, including visual, dye penetrant, quality conformance, annealing/age hardening, and ultrasonic inspection. Pressure and test time tolerances are specified.
Manufacturing Processes: Adherence to FED-STD-H28 for thread inspection, specific welding/brazing standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248), and internal threads formed by cutting (not cold forming).
Special Conditions: Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests must be performed by approved laboratories. Molybdenum disulfide thread lubricants are prohibited; A-A-59004 anti-galling compound must be used if lubrication is required.
Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance (QA) at source is required.
Traceability: Rigorous traceability and certification requirements for all Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including unique marking and re-certification for altered properties.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Solicitation, resulting in a bilateral award.
Set-Aside: Full & Open Competition (originally Total Small Business, but dissolved).
Delivery: Final material delivery within 500 days after the effective contract date.
Rating: "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
FOB: Destination.
Response Due: March 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
Published: March 5, 2026.

Additional Notes

Offerors should note the specific revisions to Electric Boat specifications CPG 1025 Revision R and CPG 1025/1 Revision N. All waivers, deviations, and certain data submissions must be processed through the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system at https://register.nslc.navy.mil/.