Submarine Tailcone Manufacturing and Assembly

This contract involves the manufacture, painting, and delivery of up to eight Tailcone Kits for the COLUMBIA Class submarines, adhering strictly to the NAVSEA specifications outlined in drawing DP2.3.3/DP2.3.4 and an accompanying Attachment 1. The scope covers full production processes, encompassing quality assurance measures and the coordination of delivery logistics to ensure timely and compliant completion. The work is to be performed primarily in Bethesda, with oversight from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock (NSWC Carderock), a Department of Defense agency. The contract is a subcontract opportunity under the NAICS code 336612, which pertains to shipbuilding and ship system manufacturing. Issued on May 14, 2026, the deadline for response submissions is June 2, 2026. While specific details such as the total contract value or set-aside status are not provided, the contract emphasizes compliance with stringent defense manufacturing standards essential for the operational readiness of the COLUMBIA Class submarine program.