Propulsor Duct Machining

SOL #: N0016725R0005Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NSWC CARDEROCK

BETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

Ship And Boat Propulsion Components (2010)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9f8d04ec5a2d4b1783d7fab1a861d864/view

Timeline

Posted

Sep 22, 2025

Last Updated

Mar 13, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 2, 2026, 10:00 PM

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, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), specifically the Advanced Propulsor Management Office (APMO), is soliciting proposals for Propulsor Duct Machining for United States Navy submarine propulsors. The resulting contract will be a combination of Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). Proposals are currently due by March 2, 2026, though an extension of 30 days from the date of misalignment correction will be provided.

Scope of Work

This solicitation, N0016725R0005, covers the acquisition of propulsor duct machining. Key clarifications from the Q&A document indicate that the pre-HYSHMA paint scope for COLUMBIA AOS and Chemlok primer installation are no longer within scope. Work instructions, procedures, and fixtures for handling, machining, and assembly of CLB and Virginia Rotor Rings are being provided. Proposals should specifically quote for V24551110 Rev C plus CCR 3889.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Combination Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
Set-Aside: None specified
Proposal Due: March 2, 2026 (original date). An extension of 30 days from the date of misalignment correction will be provided.
Published: December 19, 2025
GFM Casting Availability: First VCS GFM casting estimated Feb 26, 2026; first CLB GFM casting estimated April 27, 2026.
Travel: A CLIN for cost-only travel bids will be added.

Key Requirements & Clarifications

Classified Drawings: Requests for the CLASSIFIED drawing referenced in the solicitation must be made via email to sam.a.keith.civ@us.navy.mil and jonathan.s.mauro.civ@us.navy.mil. Access and storage of classified information require a DD254 on file.
Proposal Submission: Proposals shall be submitted as UNCLASSIFIED documents in accordance with the solicitation instructions.
Attachments: Attachment 3 is the Past Performance Reference, and Attachment 6 is the Past Performance Questionnaire. These have been corrected in Amendment 1.
Amendments: Amendment 1 has been issued to incorporate various clarifications and corrections.
CCR/PER Access: Applicable CCRs are available via the VIRGINIA Class Configuration Control System (VACCS) upon request. PERs will be uploaded with Q&A responses.