Lead assembly, elect

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting proposals for 75 units of a Lead Assembly, Elect (NSN 1HM 5995-011958711 L1), an electrical penetrator assembly designated as Level 1 Special Emphasis Material for critical Trident submarine systems. This negotiated fixed-price contract requires contractors to demonstrate compliance with stringent quality assurance standards, including ISO 9001 quality management systems certification and NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards for covered defense information. Key technical requirements encompass material traceability and certification per QQ-N-286, MIL-STD-2132, and MIL-DTL-915 specifications; slow strain rate tensile testing through approved laboratories; thread inspection per FED-STD-H28; and qualified welding and brazing procedures. Contractors must submit comprehensive objective quality evidence, material certifications with heat and lot traceability markings, welding procedure specifications, and configuration management documentation. The proposal due date is May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, with an anticipated contract award on the same date.

This solicitation includes no set-aside designation and does not identify current incumbents or award value information in the published notice. The contract calls for delivery of final material within 365 days of the effective contract date, with first article testing approval required 180 days after the FAT report approval. Contractors must submit certifications data via DD Form 1423 no later than 20 days prior to scheduled delivery, and packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1 with Level 1 (red) SMIC markings on all containers. The place of performance is Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This procurement is designated as a DO-rated (national defense) priority order and includes standard Government clauses addressing cybersecurity incident reporting, cost accounting standards, equal opportunity, small business subcontracting, and protest procedures.