Forging Services

Project ID: N0016726Q1040 FederalOpportunitiesSynopsis Solicitation

Overview

Agency	NSWC Carderock Division
Deadline	03/06/26
Posted	02/19/26
Estimated Value	$50,000 - $250,000 (AI estimate)
Set Aside	Small Business
NAICS	332111 - Iron and Steel Forging
PSC	H995 - Other QC/Test/Inspect- Metal Bars, Sheets, And Shapes
Location	9500 MacArthur Blvd West Bethesda, MD 20817 USA

Description

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for material forging. The compliant material is available from small business vendors on the open market. The NAICS code is 332111 and the business size is 750 employees. The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a small business set-aside basis. The NSWCCD will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoter that submits the Lowest-Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote in response to this solicitation that represent the best value to the Government. See 52.212-2- EVALUATION. Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than February 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM. All questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation. Quote packages are due no later than March 06, 2026, at 12:00 PM Noon. Inquiries and submissions should be directed to Michael Bonaiuto at michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil. Quote packages should contain a cover sheet that provides the following information: a) Official Company Name; b) Point of Contact including name and phone number; c) Cage code

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Code 612 has a requirement for material forging to support research and development in metallic material qualification, production, and sustainment. This includes engineering support for various Navy acquisition program offices. The goal of the contract is to develop and qualify high-performance materials for future Navy platforms, ensuring operational availability and sustainability. Work Details The contractor shall provide materials and services as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Tasks include melting, forging, heat treating, machining, and testing R&D steel qualification articles of various sizes and geometries. Testing will encompass mechanical conformance testing (Tensile, Charpy-V-Notch), Ultrasonic Inspection (UT), chemical analysis, and metallurgical evaluation. The contractor must supply forged test articles with tonnages up to 160,000 lbs., capable of melting and forging large components from various steel and stainless steel alloys. The contractor is expected to adhere to industry best practices in manufacturing these forgings. Adjustments to chemical composition may be made with approval from the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). All physical qualification articles must be uniquely marked for traceability throughout the manufacturing process. Period of Performance The period of performance for the Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) is five years following the award date. Individual purchases under this agreement will have specific performance periods defined within data calls but will not exceed 12 months. Place of Performance Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, 9500 MacArthur Blvd, West Bethesda, MD 20817

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