NAWCAD WOLF-Intent to Purchase connectors & conduit to repair EMP assemblies
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) intends to purchase connectors and conduit to repair Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) assemblies for U.S. Navy ships. This is a Firm Fixed-Price procurement, issued as a Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (N0042126Q1148) seeks specific components for EMP flexible conduit systems, designed to shield against electromagnetic interference and EMP events, and minimize corrosion on U.S. Navy ships. Key requirements include:
- Flexible conduit (1/2 inch and 3/4 inch nominal ID).
- Stainless steel assemblies for connecting threaded equipment to flexible conduit (straight and 90-degree sweep, various sizes).
- Stainless steel assemblies for connecting stuffing tubes to flexible conduit (straight and 90-degree sweep, various sizes).
- Assemblies for connecting threaded equipment to flexible conduit (male tapered pipe thread, various sizes). All materials must meet the requirements of MIL-PRF-24758A(SH) and be certified by NAVSEA for installation on U.S. Navy Ships.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
- Authority: FAR Part 8.405-6(b)(1)
- Submission Deadline: May 6, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time
- Deliveries Due: By September 30, 2026
- Published Date: April 29, 2026
Evaluation & Submission Requirements
Award will be made based on the lowest evaluated price of quotes meeting or exceeding acceptability standards. Offerors must provide sufficient technical information (e.g., data sheets, drawings, specifications) for evaluation. Required submission details include:
- Responses to Fill-In clauses from Section K.
- FOB preference (Destination preferred).
- Shipping Cost (if applicable, to 20684-4013).
- IUID Labeling cost (if applicable).
- Tax ID#, UEID#, Cage Code.
- Small Business status (Yes/No).
- Estimated Delivery Date.
- Total Amount.
- Copy of pricelist, if available.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission. Proposals received after the deadline will not be accepted. The Government reserves the right not to accept proposals that do not meet minimum requirements. Quotes should represent the vendor's best offer in terms of price and technical acceptability.