Submersible Connectors NCC Thermal Spray

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide thermal spray non-conductive coating (NCC) technical services to submarine submersible electrical connectors.

• Apply plasma (thermal) spray NCC to submersible electrical connectors.

• Ensure connectors are suitable for molding into submersible electrical cable assemblies.

• Prevent thermal/mechanical damage to non-metallic inserts during application.

• Contractor must be previously NAVSEA certified for thermal spray facility, quality assurance program, and NCC application, or provide documented proof with proposal.

• Apply NCC in accordance with NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-030/MLDG Rev-2 (Reference 2.2).

• Provide written records (Certificate(s) of Compliance) for each lot of connectors, certifying compliance with Reference 2.2.

• Final Inspection Tags, fully completed, fulfill CoC requirements.

• Period of Performance: 12 JUN 2026 through 12 AUG 2026

• Location of Work: Contractor Facility; CONUS

• Contractor shall provide all personnel, facilities, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services.

• Contractor must comply with Northwest Regional Maintenance Center (NWRMC) Local Standard Items 099-12NW.

• Contractor is responsible for shipping coated connectors back to TRFB.

• Contractor must provide shipment tracking data within seventy-two hours of carrier pick-up.

• FOB Destination: TRIDENT Refit Facility Bangor, Silverdale, WA.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure thermal spray non-conductive coating (NCC) technical services for submersible connectors. The government will ship the connectors to the contractor, and the contractor will ship them back. This is the only solicitation; written solicitations will not be issued.

• Provide thermal spray non-conductive coating (NCC) technical services for submersible electrical connectors.

• Services must be performed in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Contractor must provide documentation, such as a previous invoice, quote on company letterhead, or contract, to substantiate proposed pricing.

• Contractor must submit a copy of their internal Government Property Management System Plan.

• Offerors must meet all criteria to be considered technically acceptable for award.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price service type contract.

• Period of Performance: 12 June 2026 through 12 August 2026.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's Facility.

• Deadline for Quote Submission: Friday, May 22nd, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (PT).

• Deadline for Request for Clarification Submission: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Time (PT).

• Quotes and questions should be submitted via email to Katie Lauer (katherine.e.lauer.civ@us.navy.mil) and Edwin Baldoria (edwin.m.baldoria.civ@us.navy.mil).

• Evaluation criteria are outlined in FAR Provision 52.212-2.

• Technical Factor 1: Thermal Spray Qualification Data (review and approval of contractor's proposal's NCC Thermal Spray qualification data).

• Technical Factor 2: Property Management Plan.

• Past Performance Evaluation.

• Price Evaluation: Government will analyze price to determine fair and reasonable price, awarding to the lowest priced quote meeting acceptability standards for non-price factors.

• NAICS Code: 332812 (Metal Coating, Engraving, and Allied Services to Manufacturers) with a Business Size Standard of 600 Employees.

• This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, including FAR and DFARS clauses.

• Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) is required for payment instructions and receiving reports.

• Specific contract line-item number (CLIN) is 0001 for Submersible Connector NCC Thermal Spray.

• The PWS is Attachment 1. Attachment 2 is a Request for Clarification Form. Attachment 3 includes Drawings and References. Attachment 4 is the GFP Attachment. Attachment 5 is the CDRL.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Request for Specification Clarification" form. It is used by contractors to submit questions or request clarification regarding specifications for a requirement. The form is intended to be filled out by the contractor and submitted to the issuing office.

• Requirement: NCC Thermal Spray, Submersible Connectors
• Issuing Office POCs: Katie Lauer and Edwin Baldoria (with email addresses provided)
• Contractor Question Section: A space for the contractor to write their specific question.
• Internal Review Fields: Checkboxes for Specification Change, Drawing/Reference Change, Requirements Change, and Material Change, along with fields for Technical Review and Serial Number.

This form is relevant to bidders who have questions about the specifications for the "NCC Thermal Spray, Submersible Connectors" requirement. Bidders should use this form to formally submit their questions to the points of contact listed. The form also indicates that all requests for clarification must be received no later than the date and time specified in the Request for Proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that specifies data items to be delivered by the contractor. It outlines the requirements for a "Certificate of Compliance" related to NCC Submersible Electrical Connectors.

• Data Item Title: Certificate of Compliance
• Authority: DI-MISC-81356A
• Contract Reference: SOW paragraphs 3.2.4 & 3.2.4.1
• Requiring Office: N68438 TRF BANGOR
• Submission: One copy electronically within five days following completion of Non-Conductive Coating (NCC) thermal spray work.
• Media Requirement: A legible copy submitted in approved transferable media, including a physical copy packaged with each lot of connectors.
• Distribution Statement D: Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only for Administrative or Operational use. Other requests must be referred to TRF BANGOR.

This CDRL details a specific deliverable required under the contract: a Certificate of Compliance. Bidders should note that the SOW (paragraph 3.2.4.1) permits the use of "Final inspection Tag(s)" to fulfill this requirement, provided they are fully filled out and packaged with each completed connector. This document also specifies submission deadlines and media requirements for this data item.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document serves as an attachment detailing Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) for the FY2026 Submersible Electrical Connector solicitation (N4523A26Q0810). It lists specific provisioned items that will be provided by the government to the contractor.

• Provisioned Items: Details eight line items, each specifying a type of submersible electrical connector or receptacle.
• Item Details: For each item, the document includes Item Name, Item Description, NSN, CAGE Code, Part Number, Model Number, Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Acquisition Cost, and whether it is serially managed or upgradable.
• Delivery Information: Specifies a delivery duration of 45 calendar days from the Award Date.
• Shipping Instruction: Notes that shipping of GFE to the contractor will commence within 3 days following award.

This attachment is crucial for bidders as it outlines the specific government-furnished equipment they will receive. Understanding the types, quantities, and delivery timeline of this GFE is essential for accurate proposal development, resource planning, and overall project execution. Bidders should review these details to ensure they can effectively integrate the provided equipment into their proposed solution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document serves as Attachment 3, providing instructions for requesting drawings and references related to the N4523A26Q0810 NCC Thermal Spray opportunity.

• To request drawings and references, interested parties must send an email.
• The required subject line for the email is: "N4523A26Q0810 NCC Thermal Spray Drawings & References Request".
• Emails should be sent to two contacts: Katie Lauer (katherine.e.lauer.civ@us.navy.mil) and Connie Cochran (yi.cochran.civ@us.navy.mil).
• Drawings will be provided to the requester via DoD SAFE.

This attachment is crucial for bidders who require access to drawings and references to fully understand the scope and technical requirements of the opportunity. Following the specified procedure is necessary to obtain these essential documents for proposal preparation.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide thermal spray non-conductive coating (NCC) technical services to submarine submersible electrical connectors.

• Apply Non-Conductive Coating (NCC) via Plasma Spray (Thermal Spray) to thirty-nine (39) National Stock Numbered (NSN) electrical connectors.

• The connectors are currently without the required NCC application.

• The work is required to meet submersible cable assembly manufacturing requirements for Trident Refit Facility Bangor (TRFB).

• The contractor's thermal spray facility, quality assurance program, and the thermal (plasma) spray NCC must be previously NAVSEA certified or provide documented proof of certification with the proposal.

• The contractor must prevent thermal/mechanical damage to the connector's non-metallic inserts during application.

• Deformation, scorching, or other physical damage to non-metallic inserts is unacceptable.

• Written records certifying each lot of connectors comply with requirements must be provided.

• Final Inspection Tags, fully completed, fulfill Certificate of Compliance (CoC) requirements.

• Required Delivery Date: 12 JUN 2026

• Location of Work: Contractor Facility; CONUS.

• The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price Contract.

• The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, facilities, equipment, supplies, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services.

• The contractor is responsible for shipping the NCC coated connectors back to TRFB.

• The contractor must provide shipment tracking identification data within seventy-two hours of carrier pick-up.

• Deliverables include Certificates of Compliance (CoC).