Electric Hull Penetrator (EHP) New Large IDIQ (Level 1/SUBSAFE)
Overview
Buyer
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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 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the manufacture and delivery of Electric Hull Penetrators (EHP). This requirement is for Level I material and involves installation within a SUBSAFE boundary. Responses are due June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks a contractor to manufacture and deliver a maximum quantity of thirty (30) Electrical Hull Penetrators (EHP), approximately fifteen (15) EHPs per year over a two-year (24-month) duration. An EHP assembly includes the EHP and its associated transmitter cable.
Key Requirements:
- Level I/SUBSAFE Certification: All interested parties must explicitly state they are Level I/SUBSAFE certified.
- Quality Management System (QMS): Must possess a QMS Manual and Inspection System Procedures in accordance with ISO 9001.
- Welding Capabilities: The contractor must confirm capability to meet specific welding requirements:
- Welding procedures, qualification test data, and welder qualification data in accordance with NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248.
- Fabrication welding of machinery, piping, and pressure vessels in accordance with NAVSEA S9074-AR-GIB-010/278.
- Fabrication and welding of HY-80/100/130 Submarine Hull structure in accordance with NAVSEA T9074-AD-GIB-010/1688.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- NAICS Code: 332999 (Miscellaneous Power Transmission Equipment)
- Set-Aside: Not a small business set-aside (determined after a sources sought notice).
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 9:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 14, 2026
Additional Notes
This procurement is managed by the Dept Of Defense, DEPT OF THE NAVY, NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV. Contact Christopher Mccarthy at christopher.m.mccarthy26.civ@us.navy.mil or 4452320962 for inquiries. Relevant documents include links to the PIEE Solicitation Module and related training/resources.