PENETRATOR,HULL

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and supply of PENETRATOR, HULL components. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The required items are designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) for crucial shipboard systems, necessitating stringent quality control and traceability. The solicitation closing date has been extended, and proposals are now due by March 23, 2026. This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).

Scope of Work

Contractors will be responsible for manufacturing and furnishing "Penetrator, Connector Type, Electrical; CPG 1025" and "Connectorized Hull Penetrator Assemblies Multiple Connector Type, CPG 1025/1, Part Number CPG 1025/1-105." Key requirements include:

• First Article Test (FAT): Government testing and approval are required. One each of the Penetrator Assembly, Header Assembly, and Inboard Plug Assembly must be delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for destructive FAT in accordance with CPG 1025, paragraph 4.4. Underwater Explosion Testing is not required.
• Material Specifications: Specific materials like QQ-N-286 and QQ-N-281 are mandated for various parts, with detailed chemical and mechanical analysis requirements.
• Extensive Testing & Certifications: Requirements include visual, dye penetrant, non-destructive, quality conformance, annealing, age hardening, and ultrasonic inspections. Certifications are required for various tests and consumed weld metal.
• Manufacturing Standards: Adherence to specific pressure tolerances, O-ring groove inspection standards (GAC CSD008), and thread inspection per FED-STD-H28 series. Cold forming of internal threads is prohibited, and specific thread lubricants must be used.
• Welding & Brazing: Must comply with S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000, or S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248. Repair welding is not permitted on QQ-N-286 materials. Procedures and qualification data require prior approval.
• Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain equipment baseline, and all waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Contracting Officer approval.
• Mercury Free: Hardware and supplies must be free of mercury and mercury-containing compounds.

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Solicitation
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business
• Response Due: March 23, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
• Published Date: February 20, 2026
• Delivery Schedule: Certification Data CDRLs 20 days prior to delivery; Weld procedure/qual data 120 days after contract; Approval 60 days after receipt; FAT Report 180 days after approval; Approval of FAT 60 days after receipt. Final material delivery is 365 days after the contract effective date.
• Priority Rating: This is a "DX" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

Quality & Compliance

• Quality System: Contractors must provide and maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 (with ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025) or MIL-I-45208 (with MIL-STD-45662).
• Government Quality Assurance: Government Quality Assurance at source is required. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard DODAAC has changed to N50286.
• Traceability: Strict traceability and certification requirements (DI-MISC-81020) are in place for Level I/SUBSAFE materials, including material marking per MIL-STD-792.
• Subcontractor Requirements: Prime contractors are responsible for ensuring subcontractor compliance with quality, inspection, and traceability requirements.

Action Items

• Drawings: Access to drawings requires a request on the SAM.gov individual solicitation page, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
• Past Performance: NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers.
• Contact: Lydia M. Shaloka at LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL or 215-697-4717.