HULL PENETRATOR
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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting for Hull Penetrators (Product Service Code 5935) for crucial shipboard systems. This requirement is for 9 units (amended from 10) of "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured)" and is designated as a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Proposals are due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of Hull Penetrators, which are critical components for shipboard systems. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing in accordance with Teledyne Drawing 1080495 and EB specification EB-4749-Part Number 4749/1-100.
- First Article Approval (Government Testing): Two destructive First Article Test (FAT) samples are required to be delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (DODAAC N50286).
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required for specific parts (Body, Nut, Washer) using QQ-N-286 material. Extensive testing certifications are required for weld repair, quality conformance, ultrasonic inspection, and dye penetrant inspection.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate) with calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025. This includes rigorous inspection, traceability, and certification for Level I/SUBSAFE materials.
- Welding/Brazing: Specific procedures and qualifications are required, with repair welding not permitted on QQ-N-286 material. Approved laboratories must perform Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests.
- Configuration Control: Contractors must maintain total equipment baseline configuration, with detailed procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Quantity: 9 units
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published: December 29, 2025
- Response Due: April 27, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery on or before 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data CDRLs due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Evaluation
Not explicitly detailed, but adherence to stringent technical specifications, quality assurance requirements, and certification processes will be paramount. The material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured)" due to its critical role in shipboard systems.
Additional Notes
- Access to drawings must be requested on the SAM.gov individual solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- Certification data must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) to "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, and "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.
- The DODAAC for Portsmouth NSY has changed from N00102 to N50286.