59--PENETRATOR,HULL
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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Hull Penetrators (Electrical Connectors). These items are designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to their critical role in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. This solicitation requires adherence to stringent manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance standards.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the manufacture and supply of Penetrator, Connector Type, Electrical and Connectorized Hull Penetrator Assemblies, Multiple Connector Type, in accordance with CPG 1025. This includes specific material requirements for components like the Penetrator Body, Cover, Nut, Washers, and Receptacle Body, utilizing materials such as QQ-N-286 and QQ-N-281.
Key Requirements
Bidders must meet comprehensive requirements including:
- First Article Approval (Government Testing): Mandatory, involving destructive testing of one unit at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Material Certification & Traceability: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, unique traceability markings (MIL-STD-792), and detailed certification reports (CDRL DI-MISC-81020, DI-MISC-80678).
- Testing: Extensive certifications for visual, dye penetrant, ultrasonic inspection, quality conformance, annealing/age hardening, and time temperature plots.
- Manufacturing Processes: Strict controls on thread inspection (FED-STD-H28), prohibited thread lubricants (molybdenum disulfide), and specific welding/brazing standards (S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248). Repair welding is prohibited on certain critical parts.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements (ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Configuration Control: Waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) must follow specific submission procedures via the Electronic Contractor Data Submission (ECDS) system.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product/Service Code: 5935 (Connectors, Electrical)
- Delivery: Certification data 20 days prior to delivery, PNSY review 6 working days after receipt, final material delivery 365 days. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered.
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 7, 2026
Important Notes
Drawings associated with this solicitation are restricted access on SAM.gov; interested vendors must request access and then email the Point of Contact to inform them of the request.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: BENJAMIN.SPANGLER@NAVY.MIL
- Phone: 771-229-0573