Hatch Casting Strip Heaters
ID: N6278926Q0009Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYSUP OF SHIPBUILDING GROTONGROTON, CT, 06340-4990, USA

NAICS

Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES, BOARDS, CARDS, AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE (5998)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Supervisor of Shipbuilding in Groton, Connecticut, intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of Hatch Casting Strip Heaters. The contract will involve supplying various components, including high-power mini-strip heater panels and extension cables, which are critical for naval operations. This procurement is being conducted under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with a firm fixed price not exceeding $350,000, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Interested parties must express their capability to meet these requirements by January 6, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Stephanie Brass or Stephanie Neale via their provided email addresses.

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    The Naval Submarine Support Facility (NSSF) in Groton, CT, is soliciting proposals for "Hatch Casting Strip Heaters." The contractor must supply specific quantities of various strip heater components, including high-power mini-strip heater panels (P/N P114601-HP), mini-strip heater power streamers (P/N M114700), 12" heaters (P/N 12460650-131B-14B15), and extension cables (P/N M117703-012B-050-BLK). All materials are to be delivered FOB Destination to the NSSF Business Office in Groton, CT, between Monday and Friday, 0700 and 1330 EST. Contractors without a CAC or NCACS card must follow a detailed process to obtain DBIDS credentials for base access, which involves providing personnel names to the NSSF POC, presenting valid identification, completing a SECNAV 5512/1 form for a background check, and undergoing DBIDS enrollment including photo and fingerprints.
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