PENETRATOR ASSEMBLY
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 Mech, is soliciting proposals for the refurbishment of Penetrator Assemblies. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to provide crucial components for shipboard systems, designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured). Proposals are due by February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the refurbishment of penetrator assemblies, including detailed inspection, material traceability, and replacement of non-useable parts. Refurbishment must adhere to Naval Sea Systems Command Drawings (7066213, 5613012, 7491201), Electric Boat ERs, and Maintenance Standard 1110-081-022 Revision A (CSD553). Specific material requirements are outlined for parts such as the Body, Nut, Header, and Washer, utilizing materials like QQ-N-286 and Inconel 625 (SAE-AMS-5666). Extensive testing and certification are mandated, including Post-Overhaul, Non-Destructive, Dye Penetrant, and Ultrasonic Inspections, as well as Annealing and Age Hardening. Thread inspection must follow FED-STD-H28 series, with internal threads formed by cutting. Welding and brazing operations must comply with specified military standards, with repair welding prohibited on QQ-N-286 material. The contract also details pressure test tolerances, configuration control, waiver/deviation procedures, and mercury-free requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for refurbishment of Penetrator Assemblies. Offers shall be submitted as Firm Fixed Price for the full repair effort, or a Not-To-Exceed Price is acceptable, allowing 90 days for teardown/evaluation and a firm price offer.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Delivery: Certification data CDRLS due 20 days prior to final material delivery, which is 365 days from contract award. Early and incremental delivery is acceptable.
- Response Due: February 20, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Published: February 3, 2026.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mech will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, as per Clause 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This contract requires adherence to stringent Quality Assurance standards, including 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, necessitating notification to DCMA. Material traceability and certification are critical for Level I/SUBSAFE materials. Drawings associated with this solicitation are restricted access on SAM.gov; interested vendors must request access and email the POC. The contract utilizes Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) and Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for payment instructions.