Balance Arbor IDIQ

SOL #: N6449826R00012Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19112-1403, United States

Place of Performance

Philadelphia, PA

NAICS

Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting) (331529)

PSC

Ship And Boat Propulsion Components (2010)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Dec 10, 2025
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Last Updated
Mar 13, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jan 27, 2026, 10:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) has issued a Solicitation (N6449826R0012) for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to manufacture and inspect large/intermediate type universal dummy hubs (Balance Arbors). This opportunity is for Ship and Boat Propulsion Components (PSC 2010) and will be performed in Philadelphia, PA. Proposals are due March 27, 2026, at 05:00 PM DST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for the manufacture and inspection of large/intermediate type universal dummy hubs. Each dummy hub assembly includes the hub, adaptor plate sets, mounting hardware, lifting/handling/leveling hardware, and crating for shipping and storage. Key deliverables include pre-crated and post-crated visual inspections, full dimensional inspections, packaging and crating per specified drawings, certification forms for each assembly, and monthly status updates. Welding procedures and personnel qualifications are required. Notably, the balancing of blades is explicitly excluded from the scope of work, though the Balance Arbor Assembly must be balanced per drawing and manual S9245-AR-TSM-010.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
  • Ordering Period: From contract award date through five (5) years thereafter
  • Period of Performance: From contract award date through six (6) years thereafter
  • Guaranteed Minimum: One (1) each of CLIN 0001 (Intermediate Balance Arbor)
  • Contract Ceiling: Cumulative value of CLIN 0001 (ordering periods one and five) and CLIN 0002 (ordering period five)
  • Set-Aside: None specified for the prime contract, but includes price evaluation preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. Small Business Participation Commitment is a key evaluation factor.
  • Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 self-compliance is required for systems processing FCI or CUI.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals must be submitted electronically through the PIEE PSM Module/Portal at https://piee.eb.mil. The correct Notice ID for submission is N6449826R0012. Evaluation will utilize a Best Value Tradeoff Source Selection process. Evaluation factors, in descending order of importance, are: Estimated Completion Time, Past Performance, Small Business Participation Commitment, and Total Evaluated Price. Welding Procedure and Personnel will be rated Acceptable/Unacceptable.

Key Updates & Clarifications

  • Response Due Date: Extended multiple times, with the latest amendment (N6449826R00120005 SF 30.pdf) setting the deadline to March 27, 2026, 05:00 PM DST.
  • Technical Drawings: Updated technical drawings NAVSEA 245-8997015 REV [A] and NAVSEA 245-8997016 REV [A] have been issued.
  • Questions & Answers: Attachment 03_Questions and Answers 3-13-2026.docx provides clarifications, including the acceptability of Commercially Available Off-the-Shelf (COTS) hardware items (e.g., screws) with a certificate of compliance, updated crate drawings to include missing pages for mounting hardware storage, and corrections for Bill of Materials (BOM) discrepancies in Universal Dummy Hub drawings.
  • Pricing: Attachment 2_PRICE SHEET (REV1).xlsx outlines pricing for CLIN 0001 (Intermediate Balance Arbor) and CLIN 0002 (Large Universal Balance Arbor) across five ordering periods, with a method for calculating the Total Evaluated Price.

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