The Government intends to solicit a contract to manufacture and deliver up to thirty Electrical Hull Penetrators over a 2-year period, with production of approximately fifteen units per year. The work involves LEVEL I/SUBSAFE material, requiring the contractor to be Level 1/SUBSAFE certified with an ISO 9001 QMS and capable of meeting specific NAVSEA welding standards. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division anticipates awarding a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract. The anticipated date for the Request for Proposal is roughly mid to late April 2026. This procurement is not set aside for small businesses.

This Sources Sought notice is being issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), on behalf of the NSWCPD Division 45. The Government is seeking information regarding the... This Sources Sought notice is being issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), on behalf of the NSWCPD Division 45. The Government is seeking information regarding the procurement of twenty-five (25) Electrical Hull Penetrators (EHP). Specifications are listed in the attached Sources Sought Notice. SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Respondents shall provide capability statements with specific information regarding their ability to provide the required materials (described in the Sources Sought Attachment) to meet Division 45 needs. NSWCPD will only accept unclassified, electronic submissions. Responses shall be submitted via email to jenny.e.tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil by 06:00PM EST, 19 November 2025. Responses shall list N64498-RFPREQ-PD-45-0176 in the subject line. No phone calls shall be accepted. This notice is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal. This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes. Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this notice. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this notice to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.