PENETRATOR,HULL
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 proposals for Hull Penetrator Assemblies (NSN 5995) under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This opportunity involves the manufacture and supply of "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" for crucial shipboard systems, requiring stringent quality control, testing, and traceability. Proposals are due January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture and supply of Penetrator, Connector Type, Electrical; CPG 1025 and Connectorized Hull Penetrator Assemblies Multiple Connector Type, CPG 1025/1, Part Number CPG 1025/1-105. The material is designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" (Level I, Scope of Certification, or Quality Assured) due to its critical use in shipboard systems. The contract requires First Article Approval (Government Testing) and adherence to detailed specifications for material, testing, quality assurance, and configuration control.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 5995 (Cable, Cord, And Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment)
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: December 31, 2025
- 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 Report 60 days after receipt. Final material delivery 365 days after contract effective date.
Key Requirements
Offerors must comply with comprehensive requirements including:
- First Article Testing (FAT): Government testing required, with one each Penetrator Assembly, Header Assembly, and Inboard Plug Assembly to be delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for destructive testing.
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for parts like Penetrator Body, Cover, Nut, and Washers (QQ-N-286) and Receptacle Body (QQ-N-281). Re-identification and re-certification are required if material properties are altered.
- Quality System: Must be in accordance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration system requirements of ISO-10012 or ANSI-Z540.3 with ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Critical for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, requiring unique traceability markings and detailed certification reports.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and qualification data must be submitted for review and approval. Repair welding is not permitted on QQ-N-286. Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests for QQ-N-286 must be performed by approved laboratories.
- Configuration Control: Contractor must maintain total equipment baseline configuration and submit Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for approval.
- Mercury Free: Materials must not contain mercury or mercury compounds.
Evaluation
The NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is a "DX" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the Primary POC, Lydia M. Shaloka (LYDIA.M.SHALOKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL). The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed to N50286.