NSWCPD_Pre-Solicitation Conference - EHP IDIQ 09NOV2026 - Distro A.pptx
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This is a Pre-Solicitation Conference presentation for a Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) procurement of Electrical Hull Penetrators (EHP) and Transmitter Cable Assemblies for the Columbia Class BST-1 submarine communication buoy system. The presentation was held virtually on October 27, 2026, to familiarize industry with the requirement and solicit feedback. The Government plans to issue two separate upcoming opportunities in FY27: a Small Quantity RFQ for 3 EHPs and a Large Quantity RFP for up to 20 EHPs plus 1 First Article Test (FAT) unit. The Large Quantity contract will be structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a firm-fixed price, a 2-year ordering period, and SUBSAFE Level I certification requirements, with NSWCPD serving as the certifying authority.
The EHP is a sub-component that electrically connects inboard to outboard submarine components. Vendors must manufacture and test the FAT unit and subsequent production units, which involves specific technical requirements including welding monel QQ-N-281 to K-monel QQ-N-286 receptacles per NAVSEA Technical Publication 278 with NSWCPD-approved weld procedures, and cable assemblies using LS2SWU-12 cable with polyolefin outer jacket and exterior EMI armor. Welding NDT inspections must be performed by Level 2 qualified personnel and approved by Level 3 qualified personnel. Vendors do not need to be in NAVSEA Note 5000 or hold SUBSAFE Level 1 or 2 certification. Questions regarding the pre-solicitation were due by 15:00 EST on October 28, 2026, and capability statement responses to the Sources Sought notice were due by 16:30 EST on November 20, 2026, submitted to christopher.m.mccarthy26.civ@us.navy.mil. The formal RFP will provide final technical requirements, and the Government is still evaluating whether to compete the contract as full and open or as a set-aside.
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Pre-Solicitation Conference for Submarine Electrical Hull Penetrator and Transmitter Cable Assembly
10/27/2026
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division
DISTRIBUTION A APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
POINTS OF CONTACT
Contracting Kevin Hann Division Manager Kevin.c.Hann.civ@us.navy.mil 267-760-6137
Dustin Bordelon Contracting Officer/Branch Head Dustin.j.Bordelon.civ@us.navy.mil 267-990-3709
Christopher McCarthy Contract Specialist Christopher.m.Mccarthy26.civ@us.navy.mil 445-232-0962 Small Business Christie Colaianni Deputy for Small Business Christie.l.Colaianni.civ@us.navy.mil 215-384-5624
TECHNICAL POINTS OF CONTACT
Liam O’Neill NSWCPD Submarine Sail, Deployed Systems & HM&E Branch Head Liam.p.Oneill4.civ@us.navy.mil 215-897-8609
Nebiyou Getinet NSWCPD Submarine Sail, Deployed System & HM&E TPM Nebiyou.Getinet.civ@us.navy.mil 267-804-1674
Gregory Misiak NSWCPD AN/BST-1 Lead System Integrator Gregoary.m.Misiak.civ@us.navy.mil 215-897-1158
John (Jack) Terifay NSWCPD AN/BST-1 EHP Lead John.p.Terifay.civ@us.navy.mil 267-698-4465
AGENDA
Introduction/Ground Rules
Disclaimer Statement
Component Overview
EHP Acquisition Plan
Tentative Contract Details
Technical Background
Q&A
DISTRIBUTION A APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Two Main Objectives:
Provide familiarization with EHP requirement/structure Strengthen partnership with industry through open feedback and responsive engagement
INTRODUCTION / GROUND RULES
Mute phones It is preferred that questions are submitted in the chat (IF YOU CANNOT SUBMIT QUESTIONS IN CHAT PLEASE EMAIL THEM TO christopher.m.mccarthy26.civ@us.navy.mil during the presentation) Any Questions after the Presentation Can be Asked up to 24 Hours After the Industry Day Concludes. The Deadline for Questions after the event is 15:00 EST on 28 October 2026.
No personal audio or video recording Q&A will be posted to SAM.gov The attendees list will be posted to Sam.gov Technical requirements contained in this briefing are presented as a summary Final Technical Requirements will be provided in the Request for Proposal (RFP)
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
Remarks today by Government officials involved in this presentation should not be considered a guarantee of the Government’s course of action in proceeding with an acquisition
The informational briefing shared today reflects current Government intentions and is subject to change based on a variety of circumstances
The formal solicitation, when issued, is the only document that should be relied upon in determining the Government’s requirements
Component Overview
EHP is a sub-component on a communication buoy system that exists on submarines.
Each system contains 1 Electrical Hull Penetrator (EHP) as means to electrically connect inboard components to outboard components.
Enclosure (4)
NSWCHQ/NUWCHQ INSTRUCTION 11018
EHP Acquisition Plan
DISTRIBUTION A APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Two Small Qty contracts awarded in FY26 Two potential upcoming opportunities in FY27 Small Qty (3 EHP) RFQ Large Qty (20 EHP) RFP
TENTATIVE CONTRACT DETAILS
EHP Large Qty Contract Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Ordering Period: 2 years Firm-Fixed Price Contract Type SUBSAFE/Level I Certification Requirements Total quantity: Up to 20 EHPs + 1 separate First Article Test EHP
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
EHP
What are we asking?
WHAT ARE WE ASKING?
Manufacture & testing of First Article Test (FAT) Electrical Hull Penetrator Manufacture, testing & delivery of Electrical Hull Penetrators
WHAT UNIQUE FEATURES/PROCESSES ARE INVOLVED?
SUBSAFE/LEVEL I certification (NSWCPD will be certifying authority)
HOW CAN INDUSTRY HELP?
The Government is seeking industry questions & comments to support strong collaboration on this requirement.
Q&A Questions?
The Following Questions Were asked Before the Event:
Question #1: Is this 10/27 conference a virtual event via a web link or on site at Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)?
Answer #1: This event will take place on Microsoft TEAMs. You need to register on Eventbrite to access the link.
Question #2: For this PRE-SOL for Columbia Class BST-1 Electrical Hull Penetrators and Transmitter Cable Assemblies, do cable assembly manufacturers need to have SUBSAFE Level 1 or 2 certification for doing hull penetrator work?
Answer #2: The Electric Hull Penetrators (EHP) is Level I material within the SUBSAFE boundary and any vendor does not need to be in NAVSEA Note5000.
Question #3: I looked again at the link and there are no answers or questions posted let alone a specific statement about SubSafe Level 1 or 2. It does mention “ in accordance with applicable documents in Section 2.0 and the Statement of Work” but there is no such documents on the link.
Answer #3: Again to Confirm, The Electric Hull Penetrators (EHP) is Level I material within the SUBSAFE boundary and any vendor does not need to be in NAVSEA Note5000. As for the Section 2.0 Documents and Statement of Work, those have not been provided to any vendors at this time. They will be provided at the time the official Request for Proposal (RFP) goes out. The anticipated date that the RFP goes out has not been determined yet.
Q&A Continued Questions?
The Following Questions Were asked After the Event:
Question #4: We would request that the solicitation be issued as full and open given the NAICS code stated.
Answer #4: Our team is still evaluating whether competing the contract as full and open or set aside is the best path forward.
Question #5: Previously a vendor has been shown specifications for a cable used on BST-1 (BST-1 CABLE REQUIREMENTS PER 1197262 (PC 19). Is the cable still a 2SWF-2 (Modified) and if so, is a neoprene outer jacket still mandatory?
Answer #5: The cable is still required to be LS2SWU-12 which includes a polyolefin outer jacket. Additionally, this cable will require exterior armor for EMI protection.
Question #6: Question for you regarding Welding NDT. Do you need us to complete the Shipbuilder's LVL3 NDT?
Answer #6: Personnel qualified to LVL 2 are permitted to perform the weld NDT, the NDT inspection must be approved by LVL 3 qualified personnel.
Question #7: For the section where the pressure proof caps go on, are those welded to the main body and require a QQ-N-286 weld procedure? Does NSWC-PD need to certify this weld procedure?
Answer #7: Yes, the 4 receptacles are welded to the main body. The weld type is monel QQ-N-281 to k-monel QQ-N-286. For additional guidance on performing the weld, please refer to the latest revision of NAVSEA Tech Publication 278. The procedure developed using the guidance in 278 requires NSWCPD approval. NSWCPD would be looking for the vendor to submit their weld procedure specification (WPS), product quality report (PQR), and welder qualifications for approval.
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