Opportunity
SAM #N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-808-0101
Electron Beam Welding Qualification Support Services for Submarine Propulsor Components
Buyer
NUWC Carderock
Posted
April 30, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-808-0101
NAICS
336611, 332812
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), under the Department of the Navy, is seeking industry input for support services related to electron beam (EB) welding qualification for submarine propulsor components. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), Advanced Propulsor Management Office (APMO), Code 808 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Electron Beam Welding Qualification Support Services - Machining and welding of at least three Nickel Aluminum Bronze (NAB) "SIL" part configurations for qualification - Development or use of NAVSEA-approved EB welding procedures - Compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards - Handling of Government Furnished Material (GFM) - Deliverables include technical reports, weld procedures, and certification packages - Contractor must maintain Confidential security clearance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only contractors not currently qualified by NSWCCD for electron welding are eligible to respond - Respondents must describe capabilities, equipment, facilities, personnel, and relevant past performance - Feedback on potential barriers and recommendations for the draft PWS is requested - All work must comply with NAVSEA and ISO 9001:2015 standards - Security clearance at the Confidential level is required - Place of Performance/Delivery: - NSWC Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Blvd, West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700 (including Bldg 3, Room 308)
Description
Request for Information (RFI): Electron Beam Welding Qualification
This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and award of a contract will not be made as a result of this questionnaire. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is requesting assistance from commercial industry to conduct market research. This request is for unqualified NSWCCD electron welding contractor only, NSWCCD electron welding qualified contractors are not interested parties.
Responding to this Request for Information (RFI) is required for any contractor wishing to be considered for future contract opportunities related to NSWCCD electron‑beam welding qualifications.
The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research by soliciting industry comments and feedback. Market Research is being conducted to determine all potential socio-economic small businesses and large businesses interested in, and capable of, providing the support services identified herein. This posting is issued in accordance with the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 10.
Responses should include the following:
Cover page, not to exceed one (1) page that includes: Organization name and address Point of contact name and contact information Size and type of organization, including if applicable U.S. small business or other status Brief statement of interest that indicates the organization’s interest in applying as a prime or subcontractor. Response to NSWCCD objectives shall not exceed 5 pages. Interested parties shall describe their capabilities and provide relevant past performance for tasking similar to tasking outlined in the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS). Interested parties shall address any barriers to satisfying the PWS and provide recommendations such as modifications that would be required to be able to satisfy task areas within the PWS. NSWCCD is also seeking industry feedback on the following discussion areas and questions provided below. NSWCCD Questions:
Which sections of the draft PWS are you capable of performing? Outline your capabilities (equipment, facilities, and personnel qualifications) to perform these tasks. Outline your experience performing tasks related to the draft PWS, particularly in accordance with the standards/qualifications.
NSWCCD intends to fulfill this requirement via a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) completion form contract with an anticipated award date of Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2026.
Contracting Office Address:
NSWC, Carderock Division
9500 MacArthur Blvd
West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700
The POC for this RFI is:
Michael Brodie