CONNECTOR,THRU-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, has issued a Solicitation for the manufacture of CONNECTOR, THRU-HULL (electrical hull penetrators). This opportunity requires adherence to stringent specifications for a crucial shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. Proposals are due by March 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the manufacture of electrical hull penetrators, including part numbers EB Specification 2982 and 2982/1. The latest acceptable revisions are Electric Boat (EB) Specification 2982 Revision G and 2982/1 Revision G. Pins for the glass sealed header may be manufactured from ASTM F30 Alloy 52 instead of Molybdenum. The material is classified as SPECIAL EMPHASIS, requiring strict control procedures due to its use in crucial shipboard systems where failure could lead to serious personnel injury or loss of the ship.
Key Requirements
- First Article Approval (Government Testing): Required and destructive. Two units must be delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for testing, separate from the contract quantity.
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis is required for parts like the Body, Nut, and Washer, made from QQ-N-286. Certifications are also needed for Quality Conformance, Non-Destructive Tests (welds), Ultrasonic Inspection, Dye Penetrant Inspection, and Annealing/Age Hardening.
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant 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). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Comprehensive material traceability and certification are mandatory, including unique identification numbers, heat-lot numbers, and detailed test reports. Traceability markings must be maintained throughout manufacturing and assembly.
- Welding/Brazing: Must comply with specified military standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278). Repair welding is not permitted on QQ-N-286 material.
- Delivery: Certification data CDRLs are due 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, with final material delivery 365 days after the contract's effective date. This is a "DO" rated order under DPAS.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (previously a Total Small Business Set-Aside, but dissolved by amendment).
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published Date: March 25, 2026
- Payment: Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) instructions provided.
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000. This acquisition utilizes Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Additional Notes
Several amendments have been issued, including updates to specifications (now Revision G for EB 2982), allowance for Alloy 52 pins, and the dissolution of the initial set-aside. Access to drawings requires a request on the SAM.gov solicitation page. For inquiries, contact BENJAMIN.SPANGLER@NAVY.MIL or 771-229-0573.