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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the refurbishment of HULL PENETRATOR units. This opportunity, issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF), requires repair to "like new" or "A" condition for crucial shipboard systems designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I). The resulting contract will be a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The Product Service Code is 5935 (Connectors, Electrical). Proposals are due May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The scope includes comprehensive inspection, teardown, evaluation, and full repair of Hull Penetrator items. Contractors must maintain strict material traceability and provide certifications for all parts, especially those designated as Level I/SUBSAFE. Specific requirements cover:
- Inspection: Clean and determine refurbishment feasibility, record identifying markings, and maintain traceability throughout refurbishment.
- Material: Use of QQ-N-286 and SAE-AMS-5666 materials with specific mechanical properties, requiring quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Testing: Required certifications for Post-Overhaul, Non-Destructive Tests (Dye Penetrant, Ultrasonic), Mechanical Property Testing, and Annealing/Age Hardening. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001, ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, ISO-17025, or MIL-I-45208/MIL-STD-45662 quality systems. Detailed welding/brazing procedures, thread inspection (FED-STD-H28), mercury-free material handling, and configuration control (Waivers/Deviations, ECPs) are mandatory.
- Government Furnished Material (GFM): Procedures for handling, inspection, and reporting of GFM/GFE are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for a contract, requesting Not To Exceed (NTE) pricing or Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for repair, plus approximate cost of new item and Beyond Repair (BR)/Beyond Economic Repair (BER) prices.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (updated by amendment).
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 4:30 PM local time.
- Published: April 20, 2026 (latest amendment).
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 126 days after the contract's effective date.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers.
Additional Notes
Offerors must request access to drawings on SAM.gov and email the Primary POC. This contract utilizes Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV), and shipping of material will be handled by a government-implemented system (ATAC). The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed from N00102 to N50286.