PENETRATOR ASSY
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, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and delivery of Penetrator Assemblies. This is a critical requirement for shipboard systems, designated as Special Emphasis Material (Level I), necessitating stringent quality control and traceability. The opportunity is an unrestricted solicitation, with proposals due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will manufacture Penetrator Assemblies in accordance with NAVSEA drawings (6984846, 6337554) and EB specification 4834, including specific modifications for keyways and part markings. The scope involves:
- Manufacturing parts from specified materials (QQ-N-286, QQ-N-281).
- Extensive testing and certification, including Non-Destructive Tests, Quality Conformance/Compliance Inspection, Annealing, Ultrasonic Inspection, and Dye Penetrant Inspection.
- Adherence to precise pressure and test time tolerances.
- Welding and brazing procedures must be qualified and approved, with repair welding prohibited on certain components.
- Strict material traceability and certification requirements for all components.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (originally Total Small Business, dissolved by amendment)
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 4:30 PM local time
- Published: May 6, 2026 (latest amendment posted date)
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date, with various data submissions (e.g., weld procedures, FAT report) preceding this.
- DPAS: This is a "DO" rated order certified for national defense use under DPAS.
Key Requirements
- First Article Approval (Contractor Testing) is mandatory, involving destructive testing on one unit per drawing 6337554 Table 4-1.
- Contractors must maintain a quality system compliant with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208 as alternate) and calibration systems per ISO-10012/ANSI-Z540.3 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Government Quality Assurance (GQA) at source is required.
- Comprehensive material handling, inspection, and discrepancy reporting procedures are essential.
- Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) require Government review and approval.
- Prohibition of molybdenum disulfide thread lubricants and mercury-containing compounds.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation: Past performance will be considered in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
- Certification Data: Must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard via WAWF (Ship to N50286, Inspect by N39040, Accept by N39040) with email notification to PORT_PTNH_WAWF_NOTIFICATION@NAVY.MIL. No material shipment prior to acceptance.
- Drawings: Access must be requested on SAM.gov, followed by an email to the Primary POC.
- This order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
Additional Notes
The DODAAC for Portsmouth NSY has changed from N00102 to N50286.