Purchase Order N0010426PLA26

The Naval Supply Systems Command awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order valued at $174,900 to Bird-Johnson Propeller Company, LLC on December 4, 2025, for the manufacture of a Positioner Assembly component. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of February 3, 2027, will be performed at Bird-Johnson's facility in Walpole, Massachusetts. No set-aside designation was applied to this award. The solicitation, released February 11, 2025, required offerors to be authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item and mandated compliance with strict quality assurance provisions, including MIL-STD-130 item marking standards and MIL-STD-2073 packaging standards, along with 365-day inspection record retention and potential government source inspection.

Bird-Johnson Propeller Company, a specialized manufacturer of naval propulsion components based in Walpole, Massachusetts, brings substantial relevant experience to this procurement. The contractor maintains four primary Indefinite Delivery Vehicles with Naval Sea Systems Command totaling over $46 million, focused on naval propulsion and engineering support for critical programs including the Littoral Combat Ship Freedom Class and Virginia Class Propulsor Program. Bird-Johnson's extensive federal contract portfolio, exceeding $120 million, demonstrates consistent engagement with the Department of Defense across multiple naval commands and the U.S. Coast Guard, positioning the company as an established supplier of Original Equipment Manufacturer components and repair services for naval vessel propulsion systems.