# Philadelphia NSWCPD Previews Columbia-Class Procurement

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) will hold a virtual pre-solicitation conference on October 27, 2026, for an anticipated Columbia Class requirement covering AN/BST-1(B) Electrical Hull Penetrators and transmitter cable assemblies. The briefing will address expected manufacturing, testing, certification, and delivery scope, giving prospective contractors an opportunity to ask high-level questions before a solicitation. Advance registration is required by October 23, 2026; the work may involve Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

- Contractors interested in the anticipated requirement should register by **October 23** to participate in the October 27 conference.
- The described scope includes fabrication, assembly, preservation, inspection, testing, certification, packaging, and shipment. Businesses can use the briefing to assess their capabilities against these expected work areas.
- Questions submitted in advance should not include procurement-sensitive, CUI, or classified information; the listed email contact is for advance conference questions.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)
- U.S. Navy

### Sources
- [NSWCPD Pre-Solicitation Conference for Columbia Class AN/BST-1(B) Electrical Hull Penetrators and Transmitter Cable Assemblies](https://app.govly.com/opportunities/17203754) - SAM