Propulsor Duct Machining

The Advanced Propulsor Management Office (APMO, Code 808) at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in Bethesda, Maryland is soliciting proposals for the machining of propulsor duct components under solicitation N0016725R0005, issued on April 27, 2026, with responses due by May 7, 2026. This is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract combining Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) arrangements, with work primarily focused on processing Government Furnished Material (GFM) castings for Virginia Class and Columbia Class submarine propulsion systems. The contract requires machining, assembly, and repair of complex castings, with one CLIN establishing a $1 million ceiling for casting repair services and a separate cost-only travel CLIN to be added post-solicitation. Key technical requirements are defined by referenced drawings including V24551100 Rev C, S9245-A4-TSM-010 Rev 1, and Navy Propulsor Sand Cast NAB Specification 245-8627737 Rev G, with specific modifications from Amendment 1, including the removal of Pre-HYSHMA paint and Chemlok primer requirements. GFM castings are expected to be available beginning February 26, 2026, for VCS and April 27, 2026, for CLB, with an overall 30-month ARO timeline aligned to casting availability. Performance will occur at the NSWCCD facility in Bethesda, MD, and includes strict handling of confidential technical data—drawings must be mailed via USPS and cannot be transmitted electronically. Access to Contractor Change Requests and compliance documentation is managed through the VACCS system, and vendors must have a valid DD254 on file if access to classified information is required. The solicitation includes 11 Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items under Amendment 2 but does not list their specific titles or contents. Evaluation factors include past performance and cost, with weightings and risk ratings not stated, and award methodology remains undetermined. The contracting office has not specified invoicing methods, payment details, accounting data (AAC, TAS, ACRN), or formal packaging, preservation, or marking standards beyond referencing the Columbia Class Propulsor Preservation Instruction Core Manual