Colonna's Shipyard Inc.
Colonna's Shipyard Inc., operating through its Steel America Division and doing business as Steel America, is a prominent shipbuilding and repair company specializing in heavy steel fabrication and large-scale machining for marine propulsion and steering components. The company provides a wide range of services to the federal government, primarily the Department of the Navy and the U.S. Coast Guard, including ship maintenance, repair, and manufacturing of critical propulsion system components. Established in 1875, Colonna's Shipyard has a long history of supporting naval and maritime operations, with facilities in Norfolk, Virginia and Erie, Pennsylvania.
Steel America has received numerous prime and subcontract awards for the delivery of propulsion system components and related services. These include the manufacture and repair of stern shafts, propeller shafts, intermediate shafts, and rudders for various naval vessel classes such as DDG-51 guided missile destroyers, LHD-1 and LHA-6 amphibious assault ships, LPD-17 amphibious transport docks, and MCM-1 mine countermeasure ships. The company has also performed inspection, repair, and maintenance services on tail shaft assemblies for U.S. Coast Guard cutters. Contract awards have come from both defense and civilian agencies, including the Naval Supply Systems Command, Naval Sea Systems Command, and the U.S. Coast Guard. While many of the contracts are not set aside, some have been designated as total small business set-asides. Steel America has also served as a subcontractor to prime contractors such as Metro Machine Corp., HII Fleet Support Group LLC, and Prism Maritime LLC for various ship repair and technical support services.
Colonna's Shipyard Inc., through Steel America, holds two significant Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with the Naval Supply Systems Command. The first is a multiple-award contract for the procurement of waterborne surface shafts, valued at $137 million over five years. This contract covers the supply of propeller shafts, intermediate shafts, and stern tube shafts for various Navy ship classes. The second IDIQ contract, also a multiple-award vehicle, is for the repair of waterborne surface shafts with a potential value of $323.7 million over five years. Under this contract, Steel America provides fabrication, construction, and overhaul services for marine propulsion and steering components. Both IDIQs support the Navy's ongoing fleet maintenance and modernization efforts, with work performed primarily at the company's facilities in Norfolk, Virginia and Erie, Pennsylvania. These contracts demonstrate Steel America's critical role in maintaining the operational readiness of the U.S. Navy's surface fleet.
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Not listed Not listed 8/22/02 9/25/24 Erie Forge & Steel Inc.
Erie Forge & Steel Inc., a subsidiary of Park Corporation doing business as EFS, is a manufacturer of metal goods and components supporting defense platforms and vessels. As a prime contractor, the company has received federal awards from the Department of the Navy to produce critical submarine and surface ship shafts and propulsion elements over the past several years.
Past prime contract awards held by Erie Forge & Steel have provided submarine, DDG 51 destroyer, amphibious transport dock, and other shafting deliverables to the Naval Supply Systems Command and Naval Sea Systems Command in support of multiple shipbuilding and maintenance efforts. Awards have utilized firm fixed price, definitive, delivery order, and purchase order vehicles to procure stern tubes, propeller shafts, couplers, and other forgings for integration into Navy vessels. The company has also performed steel refurbishment work under a competitive small business set aside.
Additionally, Erie Forge & Steel currently holds three active indefinite delivery vehicles from the Navy to facilitate ongoing component production and repairs. These include a 5-year IDIQ for surface shaft procurement across ship classes, a multiple-award IDIQ providing repair capabilities for surface vessel shafts over 5 years, and a basic ordering agreement set aside for shaft repairs. Recent task orders under these IDVs have supplied minimum guarantee order quantities and propulsion shafts for Arleigh Burke-class destroyers.
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Not listed 1341 W 16th St, Erie, PA 16501, USA
4/2/02 8/23/25 Art Craft Fabricators Inc.
Art Craft Fabricators Inc., doing business as Collins Machine Works, is a small business subchapter S corporation specializing in critical components and repair services for naval vessels. The company operates as a full-service machine shop, offering precision machining, on-site machining and welding, CNC machining, and marine shafting repair and maintenance services. Primarily supporting the U.S. Navy and Department of Defense, Art Craft Fabricators focuses on the repair, maintenance, and fabrication of crucial ship components such as propulsion shafts, stern tube shafts, and related hardware. The company has established itself as a key player in supporting naval operations through various contract vehicles, providing essential services to maintain and upgrade the U.S. Navy's fleet.
Through its prime and subcontract awards, Art Craft Fabricators has provided a wide range of goods and services to support naval operations. These include the repair of Ohio-class submarine shafts, delivery of propulsion shafting, coupling nuts and bolts, stern tube bearing rings, main strut bearing rings, and various marine hardware components. The company has also performed shaft coupling and bolt hole reaming services, as well as the repair and maintenance of port and starboard waterborne propulsion shafts for different classes of Navy vessels. Major funding agencies for these contracts include the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP). Art Craft Fabricators has worked as both a prime contractor and a subcontractor, partnering with large defense contractors such as Huntington Ingalls Inc., BAE Systems, and Metro Machine Corp. Many of the company's contract awards have been designated as total small business set-asides, reflecting its status as a small business entity.
Art Craft Fabricators holds two significant Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) with the Naval Supply Systems Command. The first is a multiple-award IDIQ contract for the procurement of waterborne surface shafts, with a ceiling value of $274 million and a period of performance through July 2028. This contract covers the delivery of propeller shafts, intermediate shafts, and stern tube shafts for various Navy ship classes, including DDG-51, LHD-1, LSD-41, LPD-17, and others. The second IDV is another multiple-award IDIQ contract for the repair of waterborne surface shafts, valued at approximately $161.8 million, with a performance period through May 2028. This contract supports the Navy's ship maintenance and repair programs by providing services for critical components such as propeller shafts, stern tube shafts, shaft couplings, and related hardware. Both IDVs demonstrate Art Craft Fabricators' significant role in supporting the U.S. Navy's fleet maintenance and operational readiness.
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Not listed 2707 Syer Rd, Portsmouth, VA 23707, USA
2/4/02 3/14/25 North American Forgemasters Co
North American Forgemasters Co (NAF) is a 50/50 joint venture between Scot Forge and Ellwood Group that produces large-scale forgings up to 270,000 lbs for the defense and commercial maritime industries.
Through past federal contract awards, NAF has provided ship propulsion system components to the U.S. Navy. This includes propeller shafts, intermediate shafts, and stern tube shafts for ship classes such as DDG-51, LHD-1, LPD-17, delivered to Naval Supply Systems Command. NAF also serves as a subcontractor to Huntington Ingalls Industries on related shaft and testing work. No special set-aside designations have been applied.
NAF received a $33 million cooperative agreement from the Department of Defense in 2020 to expand domestic forging capabilities supporting Navy programs, likely referring to the shafts and components produced for Naval Supply Systems Command.
Most recently in 2023, NAF was awarded a 5-year IDIQ contract from Naval Supply Systems Command for surface shafts worth up to $137 million. The shafts support the same Navy ship classes referenced in past awards. A $500 minimum guarantee delivery order was also awarded to NAF for fulfillment by October 2023. No set-aside designation applied to the contract, delivery order, or original solicitation.
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Not listed 710 Moravia St, New Castle, PA 16101, USA
5/21/15 6/11/25 Bender Ccp, Inc.
Bender CCP, Inc., doing business as Bender CCP Inc., is a leading provider of engineered rotating equipment repair and machining services for maritime vessels. The company specializes in servicing and manufacturing critical propulsion system components, including propeller shafts, stern shafts, intermediate shafts, valves, and other mechanical components. Bender CCP primarily supports the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense agencies, and the U.S. Coast Guard through various federal contract and grant awards. As a key industrial base partner, the company plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the operational readiness of naval and coast guard fleets.
Through its prime federal contract awards, Bender CCP has delivered a wide range of products and services to support naval fleet maintenance and readiness. The company has secured multiple contracts from the Naval Supply Systems Command, Naval Sea Systems Command, and U.S. Coast Guard for the manufacture and delivery of specialized shafts and propulsion components. These awards have included the production of propeller shafts, stern shafts, and intermediate shafts for various ship classes, including DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and LHD/LHA amphibious assault ships. Bender CCP has also performed maintenance work such as open/inspect/report assessments and overhauls of propulsion train components for various ship classes. Many of these awards have been firm-fixed-price contracts, with some utilizing set-aside designations for small businesses. As a subcontractor, Bender CCP has supported prime contractors like BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair Inc., National Steel and Shipbuilding Company, and Vigor Marine LLC in providing repair services, valve replacements, and other specialized components for naval vessels.
In terms of federal grant awards, Bender CCP Inc. received a notable $1.99 million cooperative agreement from the Department of Air Force in September 2020. This grant was specifically aimed at expanding shaft production and repair capabilities, addressing COVID-19 impacts on the maritime industrial base. The funding facilitated investments in capital equipment and workforce development to augment manufacturing capacity for naval ship components. This grant demonstrates Bender CCP's role in supporting national defense readiness and its ability to adapt to challenging circumstances affecting the supply chain.
Bender CCP Inc. holds several significant indefinite delivery contracts (IDVs) that enable the procurement of critical maritime propulsion system components. The Naval Supply Systems Command awarded Bender CCP a $137 million Waterborne Surface Shafts IDIQ to provide new manufacture of shafting like propeller shafts, stern shafts, and intermediate shafts for various ship classes over 5 years. Additionally, the company holds a $485.5 million Repair Surface Shafts IDIQ for overhaul and maintenance of waterborne shafting for the Navy's active surface fleet, with over $7.8 million already issued for DDG-51 destroyer overhaul work. The U.S. Coast Guard awarded Bender CCP a $21.8 million IDIQ for overhaul/manufacture of shafts and rudders to facilitate maintenance for the service's major cutters and icebreakers. At the Naval Sea Systems Command, Bender CCP holds a $5.6 million Non-SUBSAFE Valve Repair Services IDIQ for submarine and surface ship valve overhaul requirements. These IDVs collectively demonstrate Bender CCP's position as a critical maritime industrial base partner, supporting the Navy and Coast Guard's operational capabilities across various vessel types and systems.
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Not listed 2150 E 37th St, Vernon, CA 90058, USA
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