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, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, has issued a Solicitation for the repair and refurbishment of Hull Penetrator components. This opportunity, initially a small business set-aside, has been amended to be Unrestricted, with proposals now due by May 11, 2026. The requirement involves restoring critical shipboard components to "like new" or "A" condition, emphasizing stringent quality and material traceability.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers Level 1 Repair for Hull Penetrator components, designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" due to their critical role in shipboard systems. The work includes:
- Inspection and Refurbishment: Cleaning, disassembly, recording identifying markings, and refurbishing items to "like new" or "A" condition per Naval Sea Systems Command Drawing 8212306 and Maintenance Standard 1110-081-022 Revision B (CSD695).
- Material Requirements: Detailed specifications for materials like QQ-N-286 and SAE-AMS-5666 for parts such as Body, Nut, Washer, and Header, including quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Testing and Certification: Extensive testing is required, including Post-Overhaul, Non-Destructive Tests (Dye Penetrant, Ultrasonic), Mechanical Property Testing, and Time/Temperature Heat Treatment Records. Certifications are mandatory for all tests and materials.
- Quality Assurance: Adherence to ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) quality systems, with calibration per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3/ISO-17025 (or MIL-STD-45662). Government Quality Assurance at source is required.
- Traceability: Strict material traceability and certification requirements are in place for Level I/SUBSAFE systems, including unique traceability numbers and specific marking methods.
- Welding/Brazing: Procedures and personnel must be qualified, with specific restrictions on repair welding for QQ-N-286 material.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for waivers/deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) are detailed, requiring Government approval.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation for repair services
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (originally Total Small Business, now dissolved by amendment)
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Office: NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, 4:30 PM ET (20:30:00Z)
- Published: May 6, 2026 (reflecting latest updates)
Submission Details
Offerors must submit Not To Exceed (NTE) pricing or Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for the repair, along with a Beyond Repair (BR)/Beyond Economic Repair (BER) price. Past performance will be considered in the evaluation. This is a "DO" rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and utilizes Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF). Access to drawings requires a request on beta.SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
Important Notes
The opportunity emphasizes the critical nature of the material and the need for rigorous quality control, certification, and traceability throughout the repair process. All changes to the original solicitation, including the dissolution of the small business set-aside and the extended closing date, are reflected in the latest amendments.