Penetrator, hull

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure hull penetrators classified under PSC 5995 (Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment). This pre-solicitation notice indicates that the agency will issue a formal solicitation by November 25, 2025, for the supply of these specialized naval components. The procurement is being conducted through the standard federal contracting process, with detailed technical specifications referenced by NSN 1H-5995-012432522-L1 and Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 015. Interested vendors should monitor the Federal Procurement Data System and SAM.gov for the full solicitation announcement, which will contain specific evaluation criteria, technical requirements, and proposal submission instructions. The notice was posted on July 3, 2025, providing potential bidders with advance notice to prepare their proposals and gather necessary documentation before the formal solicitation closes on November 25, 2025.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration. The delivery location is specified as Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine (N50286, L1SS), indicating that awarded contractors must be capable of delivering to this naval facility. The quantity requirement is 30 units of the hull penetrator component, suggesting a moderate-volume procurement typical for naval supply chain operations. While specific pricing information and contract value estimates are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, interested small businesses should note that pricing will likely be evaluated competitively against technical compliance and delivery capability. The procurement timeline spans from the July 2025 posting through the November 2025 response deadline, allowing contractors several months to develop competitive proposals.