LHD Class Midlife Electric Plant Control Support
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 Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with Woodward, Inc. This action, published on March 31, 2026, is for LHD Class Midlife Electric Plant Control Support and related engineering, technical, and logistical services for Woodward Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) propulsion gas turbines and electrical power systems.
Scope of Work
This BOA covers essential engineering, technical, and logistical support for Woodward OEM propulsion gas turbines, Ships Service Gas Turbine Generators (SSGTGs), and electrical power systems equipment. Services include hardware and software design, development, fabrication, test, and repair, as well as configuration revisions, design integration, and cyber security requirements for the US Navy, US Coast Guard, and Land Based Engineering Sites (LBES). The government will acquire use rights to proprietary designs and development efforts under negotiated license rights.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) - Sole Source
- Duration: Five (5) years ordering period from award date
- Set-Aside: Sole Source Justification (10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR Subpart 6.302-1)
- Published Date: March 31, 2026
Justification for Sole Source
Woodward Inc. is identified as the sole manufacturer and OEM possessing the proprietary technical data, designs, and knowledge required for this support. Requalifying a different vendor would incur significant Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) costs, estimated at $3,250,000, plus substantial back-fit costs for in-service ships, making it economically unfeasible.
Market Research
Market research included a "Sources Sought" notice posted on beta.SAM.gov on July 29, 2020, and a synopsis published on October 14, 2020. No responses were received for either notice. Further market research was deemed impracticable due to the proprietary nature of the required data and services.
Additional Notes
This document is a justification for sole source procurement, not a solicitation. Individual orders issued under this BOA will be published on beta.sam.gov. The requirement will be reviewed annually, and NSWCPD will continue to monitor the marketplace for potential future sources.