Submersible Connectors NCC Thermal Spray

The contract addresses the application of a Non-Conductive Coating (NCC) via Plasma Spray (Thermal Spray) to 39 National Stock Numbered electrical connectors that have been received without the coating, enabling their use in submersible cable assemblies for SSBN 726 Class submarines at the Trident Refit Facility Bangor. The work must comply with Reference 2.2 and other applicable naval standards, including NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-020/MLDG and NAVSEA S9320-AM-PRO-030/MLDG, to ensure the coated connectors meet the mechanical and electrical integrity demands of submergence under sea pressure. The period of performance is from 12 June 2026 through 12 August 2026, with final delivery and acceptance occurring at the TRFB in Silverdale, Washington, under FOB Destination terms. All coated connectors must be uniquely identified with UIDs per MIL-STD-130, labeled and packaged according to MIL-STD-129, and accompanied by a Certificate of Compliance and Final Inspection Tag as required by the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. The contract is awarded under a Firm-Fixed Price structure using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, where proposals must first meet all technical requirements—including NAVSEA certification of thermal spray capability and adherence to the Property Management Plan outlined in FAR 52.245-1(f)—before price is considered. Past performance will be assessed as acceptable, unacceptable, or unknown, with no point-based scoring. Payment will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using DoDAAC N50082, with invoice types dictated by line item category. The contractor is responsible for all materials, personnel, and equipment, excluding government-furnished items, and must comply with extensive regulatory requirements including the Buy American Act, restrictions on subcontractor sales, safeguards for covered defense information, and prohibitions on certain internal confidentiality agreements. Representative and certification requirements under FAR and DFARS mandates must be fully completed and current in SAM.gov, and all deliverables must be marked, packaged, and reported with precise compliance to UID and shipping standards. Deviations to several FAR clauses under Deviation 2026-00038 are applied, and strict adherence to the technical performance work statement and inspection protocols, including a 7-day Technical Receipt Inspection window,