DDG 51 High-Efficiency Propeller Design Report
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division is seeking a sole source contract for the DDG 51 High-Efficiency Propeller Design Report. The project focuses on an 18-foot diameter propeller designed to improve fuel efficiency for DDG 51 Class ships. The primary objective is to validate that existing propeller hubs are compatible with the loads generated by the new blade design and to provide comprehensive cost and schedule estimates for the engineering support, drawing, and manufacture of a full ship-set of blades. This presolicitation, identified by solicitation number N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-87-0004, falls under NAICS code 541330. The work will be performed in Bethesda, Maryland, under the Department of Defense. The response deadline for this opportunity is September 8, 2026, with Kylie Cox serving as the primary point of contact.
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Bethesda, MD, 20817, USASet-Aside
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWC CD) has developed an 18-foot diameter propeller that may provide improved fuel efficiency for the DDG 51 Class of ships. The 18-foot propeller is comprised of multiple blades that are mounted to an existing hub. Implementation of the 18-foot propeller will require validation that the existing DDG propeller hub is compatible with the loads generated by the new propeller. Additionally, a cost and schedule estimate for the drawing, engineering support and manufacture of a ship-set of blades of this design is being requested. This award is to be made on a Sole Source Basis.
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