Balance Arbor IDIQ

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) has issued a solicitation (N6449826R00012) for a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract titled "Balance Arbor IDIQ," targeting the manufacture and inspection of intermediate and large universal balance arbors under NAICS code 331529 (Steel Wire Drawing). The contract has a total ceiling value of $50 million with a performance period spanning five ordering years plus an additional year for completion. Work will be performed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, consistent with the contracting office’s location. The requirement includes detailed data deliverables through contract data requirements lists (CDRLs) focused on reports such as Test Inspection and Contract Status Reports to ensure compliance with government technical and procedural standards. Pricing data is structured around two Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for intermediate and large balance arbors, with pricing provided across multiple ordering periods to support evaluation. The contract will be awarded using a Best Value Tradeoff source selection method. Small business participation is a pivotal component of this solicitation, mandating that a minimum of 48% of subcontracted dollars be awarded to small businesses, with specific socio-economic category goals including Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, and Veteran-Owned Small Business categories contributing to the overall commitment. The subcontracting plan anticipates approximately $24 million out of the $50 million total contract value allocated to small business involvement, dividing labor and other direct costs accordingly. FAR subcontracting reporting requirements apply, necessitating ongoing compliance and detailed documentation from the contractor. Inspection and acceptance responsibilities are aligned with the place of performance in Philadelphia, but explicit inspection standards, FOB terms, and acceptance criteria are not detailed in the available information. The solicitation prescribes structured proposal submission via an electronic portal by January 13, 2026, with specifications for tabular data presentation and subcontractor validation. Contract administration contacts are provided, but specific contract clauses, payment instructions, or invoicing procedures are not disclosed in the documentation provided. Overall, the contract seeks to establish a streamlined, compliant manufacturing and inspection framework emphasizing robust small business involvement under rigorous government oversight.