The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), Division 45, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify sources capable of providing twenty Electrical Hull Penetrators (EHP), with specifications provided in the attached notice. Interested respondents should submit unclassified electronic capability statements describing their ability to provide the required materials; phone calls will not be accepted. This notice is for market research only and does not constitute an RFP, contract, promise to contract, or commitment by the Government, and unsolicited proposals are not sought or accepted. The Government will not pay for information received or reimburse respondent costs, and all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Proprietary-marked information will not be released outside the Government without written permission.

NSWCPD Division 45 is seeking capability information for up to 20 Electrical Hull Penetrators (EHPs) for Columbia Class BST-1 work, with specifications in the attachment. The EHPs are Level I material within the SUBSAFE boundary; vendors do not need NAVSEA Note5000 status, but weld procedures, PQRs, welder qualifications, and NDT must meet specified NSWCPD and qualification-level requirements. This is a follow-up to a virtual Industry Day held on 27 October 2026 and is for informational purposes only, not an RFP or award commitment. Whether the requirement will be full and open or set aside is still being evaluated, and the official RFP, Section 2.0 documents, Statement of Work, and release date have not been determined. The effort is tied to NSWCPD in Philadelphia, and the Government will not pay for submitted information or costs incurred.