CONNECTOR,THRU-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 Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for CONNECTOR,THRU-HULL components. This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of critical, special emphasis material for shipboard systems, involving stringent quality assurance and testing. The initial Total Small Business Set-Aside has been dissolved, making this an unrestricted competition. Proposals are due by February 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and design of Hull Penetrator, Electrical, Pressure-Proof connectors for SSN 688 Class Vertical Launch Systems, adhering to Electric Boat Specification 2982 Revision F. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured), necessitating strict control procedures to prevent failure that could lead to serious personnel injury or loss of vital shipboard systems.
Key Requirements
- First Article Approval (Government Testing): Requires delivery of two destructive test units to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
- Material Certification & Traceability: Extensive quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis, and certification for parts like Body, Nut, and Washer (QQ-N-286 material). Traceability must be maintained through all processes.
- Testing: Includes Quality Conformance/Compliance Inspection, Non-Destructive Tests (NDT), Ultrasonic Inspection, and Dye Penetrant Inspection.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified under specified NAVSEA standards, with repair welding not permitted on QQ-N-286 material.
- Configuration Control: Requires submission of Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for modifications.
- Mercury Free: Materials must be mercury-free.
- DPAS Rating: This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Total Small Business Set-Aside dissolved by amendment)
- Response Due: February 18, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: February 6, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days of contract award; certification data 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
Certification data must be submitted via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Access to drawings requires a request on the SAM.gov individual solicitation page. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). The primary point of contact is BENJAMIN.SPANGLER@NAVY.MIL.