Propulsor Duct Machining
Overview
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PSC
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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 its Advanced Propulsor Management Office (APMO, Code 808), has issued a solicitation (N0016725R0005) for Propulsor Duct Machining services. This acquisition supports the Research and Development (R&D), design, testing, acquisition, and delivery of 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 due by April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity focuses on the machining of propulsor ducts, which are critical components for submarine propulsion systems. Key aspects of the work include:
- Machining services for propulsor ducts.
- Compliance with various military standards for welding (MIL-STD-278F, 1688, 1689) and packaging (MIL-STD-2073-1E).
- Development and submission of a VCS Propulsor Duct Manufacturing Plan, Inspection and Test Plan, Welding Procedures, and Welding Procedure Qualification Test Reports.
- Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) will be required, with Government Furnished Material (GFM) castings for Virginia Class (VCS) estimated by February 26, 2026, and Columbia Class (CLB) by April 27, 2026.
- Note: The scope has been updated to remove pre-HYSHMA paint and Chemlok primer installation for COLUMBIA AOS.
Contract Details & Deliverables
- Contract Type: Combination CPFF and FFP.
- Product Service Code: 2010 (Ship And Boat Propulsion Components).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Key Data Deliverables (CDRLs):
- A001: VCS Propulsor Duct Manufacturing Plan
- A002: Inspection and Test Plan
- A003: Packaging Plan
- A004: Welding Procedures
- A005: Welding Procedure Qualification Test Report
- A006: Conference Agenda
- A007: Conference Minutes
- A008: Weekly Status Report (including CCRs, DD250s, shipments, micro-task level dates)
- A009: Project Planning Chart (monthly, Microsoft Project format)
- A010: Request for Variance (VACCS) for non-conforming material
- A011: Certification/Data Report for data issued under prior contracts
- Travel: A separate CLIN will be provided for cost-only travel bids.
- Classified Information: Access and storage of classified information require a DD254 on file.
Timeline & Submission
- Published Date: March 13, 2026.
- Proposal Due Date: April 2, 2026.
- Contact: For inquiries, contact Jonathan Mauro at jonathan.s.mauro.civ@us.navy.mil or 301-385-5415.