NSWCCD Ultrasonic Impact Treatment (UIT) and Hammer Peening of HY-100 Weldments

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and Subpart 13. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order for Ultrasonic Impact Treatment (UIT) and Hammer Peening of HY-100 Weldments, meeting specified requirements. This solicitation is set aside for small businesses.

• Procedure development for UIT and hammer peening.

• Performance of UIT and hammer peening services on Government-furnished HY-100 weldments.

• Initial Treatment Batch (Base Contract): 8 Tee Weldments and 8 Butt Weldments for Hammer Peening; 22 Tee Weldments and 16 Butt Weldments for UIT Peening.

• Second Treatment Batch (Option): 8 Tee Weldments and 8 Butt Weldments for either Hammer Peening or UIT Peening.

• Development and submission of a treatment plan.

• Robotic application of treatments.

• Use of magnetostrictive transducer for UIT equipment (100% duty cycle).

• Use of pneumatic equipment for hammer peening.

• Return of treated weldments to NSWCCD.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: Base contract is 12 months from award. Option period is one year from option award.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code business size standard is $19 million.

• Evaluation Factors: Price and Technical Capability.

• Basis for Award: Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Quotes must be rated "ACCEPTABLE" for all non-price factors to be eligible for award.

• Technical Capability evaluations will result in "Acceptable" or "Unacceptable" ratings.

• Technical tradeoffs will not be made.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, 27 March 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

• Questions Deadline: Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Email to michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil.

• This solicitation is set aside for small businesses.

• NAICS Code: 541380 (Engineering Services).

• Business Size Standard: $19 million.

• Contractor must be a US-based company.

• This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.

• All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation.

• Quote packages must include: Official Company Name, Point of Contact (name and phone number), Cage Code, and SAM UEI number.

• Point of Contact: Mike Brodie (michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil).

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure procedure development, Ultrasonic Impact Treatment (UIT), and hammer peening services for HY-100 weldments to investigate their effects on fatigue performance. This supports NAVSEA PMS450 Task No. 450-T-0055.

• Develop and provide a treatment plan for UIT and hammer peening for Government approval.

• Perform UIT and hammer peening treatments on Government-provided HY-100 Tee and Butt weldments.

• Apply treatments using robotic tools for UIT and pneumatic equipment for hammer peening.

• Treat all weld toes on each specimen.

• Handle Government Furnished Material with care.

• Ship treated weldments back to the Government.

• Initiate UIT and hammer peening within 5 business days of material receipt or treatment plan approval.

• Complete treatments for each batch within 2 months of material receipt.

• Submit invoices within two months of Government review and acceptance of treated weldments.

• Base contract: 12 months from award.

• Option period: 1 year from option award.

• Work will occur at the contractor's site.

• Contractor must be a US-based company.

• Contractor shall adhere to commercial best practices for specimen identification and handling.

• Contractor's UIT equipment must be powered by a magnetostrictive transducer and have a 100% duty cycle.

• All work is UNCLASSIFIED.

• Treatment Plan (CDRL A001): Submitted two weeks after contract award, with revisions due within three weeks if requested.

• Treated weldments returned to the Government within 10 business days of completion.

• HY-100 weldments (Tee and Butt) in two batches.

• Approximate size: 35 inches x 5 inches x 1.5 inches, with a 5-inch weld length.

• Government may provide scrap material for setup.

• Base Contract (Initial Batch): 8 Tee Weldments (Hammer Peening), 22 Tee Weldments (UIT Peening), 8 Butt Weldments (Hammer Peening), 16 Butt Weldments (UIT Peening).

• Option (Second Batch): 8 Tee Weldments (Hammer or UIT Peening), 8 Butt Weldments (Hammer or UIT Peening). The method will be confirmed by the Government after initial testing.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Data Item Description (DID) for a Work Management Plan (DI-MGMT-81911). It provides the format, content, and preparation instructions for the Work Management Plan data product, which is to be used by the contractor to plan and prepare for the accomplishment of tasks within the contract.

• Format: The plan shall be in the contractor's format.
• Content: Must include a cover and title page with specific identifying information (plan date, document number, contract number, contractor name/address, title, security classification, distribution statement, destruction notice).
• Sections: The plan must contain the following sections:
  • Certification Page
  • Purpose
  • Executive summary
  • Applicability
  • References
  • Detailed analysis
  • Responsibilities
  • Procedures
  • Reporting requirements
  • Appendixes (if required)
• Revision Control: A list of all revisions, including number/letter, date, and affected pages.
• Media Requirements: The plan must be submitted in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format.

Bidders should use this document to understand the specific requirements for developing and submitting a Work Management Plan as part of their contractual obligations. It outlines the expected structure, content, and format for this deliverable.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 1423, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). It specifies the data items that the contractor is required to deliver as part of a contract. This particular CDRL pertains to a "Treatment Plan - Hammer and Ultrasonic Peening."

• Data Item No. DI-MGMT-81911: Work Management Plan.
• Subtitle: Treatment Plan - Hammer and Ultrasonic Peening.
• Authority: DI-MGMT-81911.
• Contract Reference: PWS Sections 2.2 and 6.1.
• Requiring Office: NSWCCD 652.
• Remarks: Details the requirements for the treatment plan, including specific DID requirements, distribution limitations (Distribution Statement C), submission timelines (two weeks following award, with revisions within three weeks), and preferred electronic submission format (Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word via DOD SAFE or equivalent).
• Contact Information: Ryan Scott at NSWCCD is provided for inquiries.

This CDRL is crucial for bidders as it outlines a specific deliverable required under the contract: a detailed treatment plan for hammer and ultrasonic peening. Bidders must understand these requirements to accurately estimate the effort and cost associated with developing and submitting this plan. The document specifies the content, format, submission deadlines, and approval process for the treatment plan, directly impacting proposal preparation and contract execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document lists "NON-Serially Managed Items" which appear to be test specimens required for a contract. It details specific types of welded joint specimens (Butt Joint and Tee Joint) for both base purchase and option purchase batches.

• Item Name: Butt Joint Specimens, Tee Joint Specimens.
• Item Description: Specifies "HY100 welded butt joint test specimen" and "HY100 welded tee joint test specimen," differentiating between base purchase (Batch #1) and option purchase (Batch #2).
• Quantity (QTY): Lists quantities for each item: 24.00000 for base Butt Joint, 30.00000 for base Tee Joint, 8.00000 for option Butt Joint, and 8.00000 for option Tee Joint.
• Unit of Measure: All items are listed as 'Each'.
• Use As-Is: All items are marked as 'true', indicating they are to be used as specified without modification.

This attachment provides specific details on material quantities and types (welded joint test specimens) that may be required for the opportunity. Bidders should use this information to understand the scope of materials needed, particularly for any testing or quality assurance phases of the contract, and to inform their pricing and resource allocation.