Balance Arbor IDIQ
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (RFP) for a Balance Arbor IDIQ, categorized under Product Service Code 2010 (Ship And Boat Propulsion Components). The latest amendment (0007) extends the response due date to May 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, specifically for revisions to Past Performance submissions only.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves services related to "Balance Arbor." Amendment 0006 introduced the S9245-AR-TSM-010 Manual and detailed unbalance tolerances for propeller balancing. These tolerances are calculated based on propeller balance tolerance within respective drawings multiplied by 0.005, applicable to various dummy hub types including Large-type, DDG-51 ATD, DDG-51 Fleet, and Intermediate Dummy Hubs (LSD-41, LHA-6, LPD-17). Technical drawings NAVSEA 245-8997015 REV [A] and NAVSEA 245-8997016 REV [A] have also been updated.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (RFP for IDIQ)
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NSWC Philadelphia Div
- Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA 19112, United States
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 5:00 PM EST (for Past Performance revisions only)
- Published: May 26, 2026
Evaluation
Amendment 0007 updated Section M, Factor 2 - Past Performance, extending the evaluation period from the past three (3) years to the past five (5) years.
Submission Instructions
Proposals must be submitted electronically through the PSM Module/Portal located at https://piee.eb.mil. The correct Notice ID for submission is N6449826R0012. Do not email proposals to the listed points of contact.
Additional Notes
Multiple amendments have been issued, providing vendor questions and answers, adding attachments (CDRLs, Small Business Commitment Document, Price Sheet), and repeatedly extending the proposal deadline. The final extension, per Amendment 0007, is specifically for Past Performance revisions.