Submersible Connectors NCC Thermal Spray

This contract solicitation, identified as N4523A26Q0810, issued by the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) under the Department of Defense, addresses the requirement for the application of a non-conductive coating (NCC) via plasma spray on submarine submersible electrical connectors. Specifically, the work involves coating thirty-nine National Stock Numbered (NSN) electrical connectors, originally received from Navy Supply without NCC, to meet the stringent manufacturing requirements outlined in NAVSEA standards. The scope mandates that all coating activities occur at a contractor facility within the continental United States, with final delivery and government inspection at the Trident Refit Facility Bangor (TRFB) in Silverdale, Washington. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all personnel, equipment, and materials necessary to perform the plasma spray thermal coating process in strict accordance with technical references including NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020/MLDG and S9320-AM-PRO-030/MLDG, ensuring no damage is caused to non-metallic inserts during coating. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price agreement with a performance period spanning from June 12, 2026, to August 12, 2026. Key deliverables include the coated connectors accompanied by Certificates of Compliance and Final Inspection Tags documenting critical information such as the Plasma Spray Job Control Record number, QA approval, and inspection dates. Delivery terms are FOB Destination with inspection and acceptance conducted by government representatives at TRFB within seven working days of receipt. The contractor must hold current NAVSEA certification for the plasma spray process and facility, supporting quality assurance and compliance. This solicitation functions as a market research sources sought notice, seeking industry responses to gauge capabilities rather than awarding a contract immediately, and no pricing or firm award criteria such as evaluation factors, weighting, or rating scales have been established at this stage. Administrative details specify electronic submission of notices of interest limited to five pages by May 22, 2026, with all contractual and procedural requirements governed by referenced NAVSEA standards and detailed contract data requirements, but without inclusion of standard FAR clauses or additional contract options.