PENETRATOR,ELEC
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 for the procurement of PENETRATOR,ELEC units. These penetrators are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to their critical role in shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious injury, loss of life, or loss of the ship. This solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a DO rated order for national defense use. Proposals are due by February 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Penetrator, Elec units, which must conform to Dry Deck Shelter specification S-5343934-1 part number S-5343934-1/3-100, as modified by CSD673. The penetrators contain non-metallic materials that must satisfy the toxicity and flammability requirements of NAVSEA SS800-AG-MAN-010/P-9290. Key components like the Penetrator Body, Nut, and Washer require specific materials (QQ-N-286, Mill Annealed and Age Hardened) and extensive testing and certification.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Total Small Business set-aside was dissolved by amendment)
- Response Due: February 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: January 30, 2026
- Delivery: Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date. Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Key Requirements & Evaluation
- First Article Approval (Government Testing): Required, with one Penetrator Assembly unit to be delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for destructive testing.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as an alternate), with calibration systems per ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662 as an alternate).
- Traceability & Certification: Strict traceability from material to certification test reports is mandatory, including unique traceability numbers and permanent markings per MIL-STD-792. Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required, with re-certification if material properties are altered. Electronic signatures are acceptable under controlled conditions.
- Welding/Brazing: Must comply with specified standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278). Repair welding is not permitted on QQ-N-286 material.
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Submission Details
Certification data must be submitted via WAWF (Wide Area Work Flow) to "Ship to" N50286, "Inspect by" N39040, "Accept by" N39040, with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material is to be shipped prior to acceptance.