NFPC_Foundry Mold Heaters
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 Department of the Navy, NSWC Philadelphia Division, has awarded contract N6449826P2032 for the procurement of four (4) Foundry Mold Heaters for the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC) in Philadelphia, PA. This Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition, valued at $217,832.60, supports critical manufacturing processes by reducing casting defects and mitigating explosion risks. The award was made on February 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the procurement and delivery of four (4) Castec Mold Heaters, Model EMD-2000-80KW/480V. Each unit must be complete and ready to operate, including an electric air blower, filter, temperature controls, high-temperature alarm, and four (4) 10-foot long, 4-inch duct sections with fittings. The heaters are specified as 2000 CFM Blower, 3 phase, and 60 cycle. Associated parts and equipment, as detailed in Section 3.0 of the original solicitation, are also included. Packaging must comply with ASTM-D-3951-18.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Contract Number: N6449826P2032 (from Solicitation N6449826Q5004)
- Award Date: February 25, 2026
- Total Award Amount: $217,832.60
- Period of Performance: 12 months after award date
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 332999, Size Standard 750 employees)
- Delivery: Naval Foundry and Propeller Center, Philadelphia, PA, with a requested delivery date of December 1, 2026.
Evaluation
The award followed a solicitation process where proposals were due by November 14, 2025. Evaluation criteria were implied to be based on the submitted proposals.
Additional Notes
The contract is for non-personal services. Security requirements for deliveries include escorted visits, contractor vehicle parking regulations, and restrictions on Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) in certain areas. FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-4 were attached to the original solicitation.