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Request for Information (RFI): Electron Beam Welding Qualification

ID: N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-808-0101 • Type: Sources Sought • Match:  90%
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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:

  1. Cover page, not to exceed one (1) page that includes:
    1. Organization name and address
    2. Point of contact name and contact information
    3. Size and type of organization, including if applicable U.S. small business or other status
    4. Brief statement of interest that indicates the organization's interest in applying as a prime or subcontractor.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil

Background
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is conducting market research to identify potential contractors capable of providing Electron Beam (EB) welding qualifications necessary for the manufacture and delivery of submarine propulsors for the United States Navy.

The Advanced Propulsor Management Office (APMO) within NSWCCD requires NAVSEA qualified EB welding capabilities to support propulsor component construction and installation. This Request for Information (RFI) is specifically targeting unqualified NSWCCD electron welding contractors, as qualified contractors are not considered interested parties.

Work Details
The contractor shall perform EB welding qualification tasks which include: developing EB weld procedures, manufacturing a minimum of three Nickel Aluminum Bronze (NAB) 'S1L' part configurations for welding qualification, conducting 100% self-inspection, maintaining ISO 9001:2015 compliant quality controls, ensuring all workmanship meets drawing requirements, and properly storing, handling, and shipping all unclassified materials.

The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, and additional materials necessary to perform these tasks. Specific requirements include submitting monthly progress reports, maintaining a quality system compliant with ISO standards, providing material certifications for all materials used under the contract, ensuring personnel have a minimum Confidential level security clearance, and that Electron Beam Welders hold current certification to AWS D17.1.

The contractor is also responsible for machining piece parts without contamination, performing nondestructive testing on each part, and obtaining approval from NAVSEA for welding procedures.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for the outlined tasks is six months from the date of contract award.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division located at 9500 MacArthur Blvd, West Bethesda, MD 20817-5700.
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Overview

Agency
NSWC Carderock Division [DoD - USN - NAVSEA - NSWC]
Response Deadline
May 7, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 30, 2026, 10:40 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
336611 - Ship Building and Repairing
PSC
K095 - Modification Of Equipment- Metal Bars, Sheets, And Shapes
Place of Performance
Bethesda, MD 20817 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1300 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$200,000 - $600,000 (AI estimate)
Odds of Award
26%
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the NSWC Carderock Division.
On 4/30/26 NSWC Carderock Division issued Sources Sought N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-808-0101 for Request for Information (RFI): Electron Beam Welding Qualification due 5/7/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 336611 and PSC K095.
Primary Contact
Name
Michael S. Brodie   Profile
Email
michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
(757) 600-8579

Documents

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSEA > NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER > NSWC CARDEROCK
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N00167
Source Organization Code
100204041
Last Updated
April 30, 2026
Last Updated By
michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
May 22, 2026