Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Custom Welding Wire

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically for custom welding wire, issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD). It serves as the only solicitation NSWCCD intends to issue for this requirement.

• Custom welding wire.

• The document references an attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) for detailed requirements.

• Specific items include:

  • 0.5kg 1.2mm Diameter Custom Aluminum Welding Wire
  • 5x25x1000mm custom aluminum alloy extruded plates
  • Labor Technical Report/Technical Support in accordance with the Performance Work Statement

• Option line items for the same items are also listed.

• The anticipated contract type is a one firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• Pricing arrangements for all items are Firm Fixed Price.

• Submission Deadline: 11:00 AM ET on 16 February 2026.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to david.w.crouch3.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Required Quote Information:

  1. Quote on company's Letterhead
  2. Pricing
  3. Cage Code
  4. FOB Destination
  5. Point of contact
  6. GSA contract number (if applicable)
  7. Business Size
  8. All Pricing rounded off to the nearest whole dollar

• Evaluation:

  • The government intends to award to the responsible quoter with the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation.
  • Evaluation factors include Price and Technical Capability/Approach.
  • Technical capability will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable.
  • Quotes must clearly meet minimum requirements to be deemed acceptable.

• The solicitation is being competed full and open.

• NAICS code: 331523

• PSC code: R425

• All responses must clearly indicate the capability to meet all specifications and requirements.

• No additional CLINs will be added for shipping; shipping charges must be included in the price.

• Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted to David Crouch via email by 11:00 AM ET on 9 February 2026.

• The document incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including those related to payment instructions (WAWF), item unique identification, and commercial product/service terms and conditions.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the contractor's role in supporting Task 2 of a collaborative project between NSWCCD and Johns Hopkins University (JHU). The project aims to develop custom aluminum alloys for Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) systems, focusing on enhancing precipitation, grain refinement, and achieving stable equiaxed microstructures.

• Alloy Design and Development: Assist in deploying Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME) tools to develop alloys with enhanced precipitation and grain refinement. This includes designing alloys to produce a fine, homogeneous grain structure during weld solidification.

• Production of Materials: Produce custom aluminum welding wire (1.2 mm diameter) and aluminum extrusion plates (5x25x1000mm) based on designed alloys.

• Modeling: Utilize solidification and solid-state phase transition modeling tools, including Scheil solidification, Columnar to Equiaxed Transition (CET), Crack Susceptibility Coefficient (CSC), and Continuous Cooling Transformation (CCT) diagrams.

• Testing and Characterization: Support experimental screening of alloys through autogenous bead-on-plate welding and production of wire for WAAM systems. The contractor will also contribute to identifying best-performing materials for further characterization.

• Production of specific quantities of custom aluminum welding wire (0.5kg batches) and extrusion plates (5x25x1000mm) over three years.

• Design reports incorporating solidification modeling, solid-state transition modeling, and statistical optimization methods.

• Deliverables include technical reports.

• Period of Performance: Award through 2028.

• Place of Performance: Contractor's Facility.

• Contractor must possess solidification and thermomechanical metallurgical processing equipment, including a crucible furnace, casting capabilities, extrusion press, and wire drawing equipment.

• Collaboration with NSWCCD and JHU is essential for design, modeling, and characterization.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Data Item Description (DID) that provides format and content preparation instructions for a technical report generated as a data product under a contract. It specifies the requirements for a technical report detailing the results of studies or analysis performed.

• Title: Technical Report–Study/Services
• Number: DI-MISC-80508B
• Use/Relationship: To provide fully documented results of studies or analysis.
• Format Requirements:
  • Typewritten or clearly lettered, duplicated using non-fading ink.
  • Prepared on standard letter size paper (8 ½ x 11").
  • Attachments must be fully identified, referenced in the text, and folded to conform to report size.
  • Security classification and distribution markings must conform to contract requirements.
• Contents Structure:
  • Title Page (contract number, project name, task number, reporting period).
  • Table of Contents.
  • Section I: Introduction, Summary of results, Conclusions with substantiation.
  • Section II: Complete and detailed description of analytic results leading to conclusions.

This DID outlines the specific requirements for a technical report deliverable. Bidders should review this document to understand the expected format, content, and structure of any technical reports required as part of their proposed effort under the associated opportunity. This ensures that proposals can accurately account for the effort and resources needed to produce compliant technical reports.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for custom welding wire. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is the issuing agency.

• Custom welding wire.

• Custom aluminum alloy extruded plates.

• Labor Technical Report/Technical Support in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

• The anticipated contract type is a firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-06 and DFARS DPN 20251110.

• NAICS Code: 331523

• PSC Code: R425

• Quotes and capabilities statements are due no later than 11:00 AM ET on January 20, 2026.

• Responses must include: Company Letterhead, Pricing, Cage Code, FOB Destination, Point of Contact, GSA contract number (if applicable), Business Size, and all pricing rounded to the nearest whole dollar.

• Each response must clearly indicate the capability to meet all specifications and requirements.

• Shipping charges, if any, must be included in the price.

• Evaluation will be based on price and technical capability/approach. Quotes must be rated "ACCEPTABLE" to be eligible for award.

• This is being competed full and open.

• The deadline for questions is 11:00 AM ET on January 13, 2026.

• Contact for questions and submission of quotes: David Crouch (david.w.crouch3.civ@us.navy.mil, 301-318-3929).

• The document includes extensive contract clauses, provisions, and details regarding payment instructions, item unique identification, and delivery/acceptance locations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that specifies the technical reports and data items a contractor must provide to the government. It outlines the requirements for a "Technical Report-Study/Services" related to "Aluminum Alloy Design."

• Data Item No.: A001
• Title: Technical Report-Study/Services
• Subtitle: Aluminum Alloy Design
• Authority: DI-MISC-80508B (with specific modifications noted in Block 16)
• Contract Reference: SOW Para. 3.0
• Requiring Office: NSWCCD Code 618
• Submission: Due within 5 business days of completion of work on any particular vessel, using a government-provided template.
• Format: Contractor preference for raw data, but must identify associated reference locations and be technically sound with clear references.
• Distribution: Statement D, with requests referred to Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD).
• Specific Deliverable: A report detailing the methodology used in the determination of alloy compositions.
• Electronic Delivery: To NSWCCD POC: jacob.b.aljundi.civ@us.navy.mil

This CDRL details a specific deliverable requirement for a technical report concerning aluminum alloy design. Bidders need to understand the scope, format, submission deadlines, and reporting requirements for this data item to accurately price and plan for its production as part of their proposal. It highlights the need for a specific methodology report on alloy compositions.