VIRGINIA-Class Rotors, Scoop Bars, and Stators
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is issuing a presolicitation for the upcoming sole-source procurement of VIRGINIA-Class Rotors, Scoop Bars, and Stators. This action is intended to be awarded to Bird-Johnson Propeller Company, LLC under the authority of FAR 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). The resultant contract will be a combination of Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP). An official solicitation is anticipated in February 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the casting, machining, and assembly of rotors and stators for Virginia Class (VCS) Propulsors. The contractor will be required to deliver up to three rotors per year for five years, and up to four shipsets of stators (one per year for the first four years). Additionally, the contract will include engineering services for pricing engineering change proposals (ECPs) and providing technical support such as inspections, tooling, repairs, and alterations of the rotating components.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Presolicitation (Combination CPFF and FFP contract)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole-Source)
- Anticipated Solicitation: February 2026
- Synopsis Response Due: January 28, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: January 21, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves to inform industry of the Government's intent to procure this action on a sole-source basis. This is not a request for proposal, and any proposals submitted in response to this pre-solicitation notice will not be accepted or reimbursed by the Government.