HULL PENETRATOR
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, through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the refurbishment of Hull Penetrators. This opportunity involves working with Special Emphasis Material (Level I) and requires stringent quality control and certification processes. The solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is a Level 1 Repair. Proposals are due May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort entails the inspection, refurbishment, and testing of Hull Penetrators. Key aspects include:
- Inspection: Cleaning and determining refurbishment feasibility, recording identifying markings, and maintaining traceability.
- Refurbishment: Repairing items to "like new" or "A" condition in accordance with Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 8212306 and Maintenance Standard 1110-081-022 Revision B (CSD695).
- Material Requirements: Handling of specific materials like QQ-N-286 and SAE-AMS-5666, with quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Testing & Certification: Extensive testing including Post-Overhaul, Non-Destructive, Dye Penetrant, Ultrasonic, and Mechanical Property tests. Certifications are required for all tests and materials, with specific requirements for Slow Strain Rate Tensile Tests performed by approved laboratories.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) quality systems, including calibration systems (ISO-10012, ANSI-Z540.3, or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required, with DCMA QAR involvement.
- Traceability: Maintaining material traceability for Level I/SUBSAFE systems from raw material to finished component, with specific marking and certification requirements.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers, deviations, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (for refurbishment services)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (originally Total Small Business, dissolved by amendment)
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: May 4, 2026
Evaluation
Past performance will be considered. Offerors must submit Not To Exceed (NTE) pricing or Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for repair, along with a Beyond Repair (BR)/Beyond Economic Repair (BER) price.
Additional Notes
This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). The Portsmouth NSY's DODAAC has changed to N50286. Shipping costs should NOT be included as the government will use its own system (ATAC). Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) is utilized. Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the Primary POC.