RFO FAR 12 Presolicitation Notice.pdf
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- DDG 51 High-Efficiency Propeller Design Report
- Solicitation number
- N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-87-0004
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This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice for a Commercial Simplified Acquisition issued by Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) under reference number N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-87-0004. The procurement is an unrestricted sole source acquisition using simplified acquisition procedures for structural assessment and cost and schedule estimates related to an 18-foot diameter propeller designed for DDG 51 Class ships. The requirement includes validation that the existing DDG propeller hub is compatible with loads generated by the new propeller, along with cost and schedule estimates for drawing, engineering support, and manufacture of a ship-set of blades. The single contract line item (CLIN 0001) calls for a quantity of one deliverable. Quotes must be priced FOB Destination with no separate shipping charges permitted and are due by September 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, submitted to kylie.l.cox2.civ@us.navy.mil. Award will be made on a firm fixed price basis to the responsible quoter whose technically acceptable quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering past performance and price, without discussions.
Evaluation will proceed on three factors: Technical (pass/fail based on minimum requirements in the Performance Work Statement), Past Performance (evaluated via SPRS, SAM, FAPIIS, and other sources), and Price (reasonableness assessment with award to the vendor offering the most advantageous evaluated price among technically acceptable quotations). The NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services), PSC is R425, and CMMC Level 1 certification is required. Applicable FAR 12.205, DFARS 212.301, and NMCARS 5212.3 clauses apply. Quote packages must include official company name, point of contact with phone number, and CAGE Code number. Questions or clarifications must be submitted by July 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
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This is a special notice prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.1 “Pre-solicitation Notice” for Commercial Simplified Acquisition in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2). In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), the Government may solicit quotations directly from suppliers for this acquisition at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.
Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures that meets the specifications outlined below. This solicitation is unrestricted Sole Source. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes are being requested under reference no. N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-87-0004. Quotes are to be priced FOB Destination; separate shipping charges are not permitted.
All responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by the agency if received by the due date below.
The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Kylie Cox, at kylie.l.cox2.civ@us.navy.mil
The NAICS code is 541330
The PSC is R425
CMMC Level: Level 1
Specifications: The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWC CD) has developed an 18-foot diameter propeller that may provide improved fuel efficiency for the DDG 51 Class of ships. The 18-foot propeller is comprised of multiple blades that are mounted to an existing hub. Implementation of the 18-foot propeller will require validation that the existing DDG propeller hub is compatible with the loads generated by the new propeller. Additionally, a cost and schedule estimate for the drawing, engineering support and manufacture of a ship-set of blades of this design is being requested. This award is to be made on a Sole Source Basis.
CLIN Description Quantity 0001 Structural Assessment and Cost & Schedule Estimate 1
Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attached
Sole Source Justification (BNJ) Attached
The Government has determined that an award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose technically acceptable quote is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government, past performance and price considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters.
mailto:kylie.l.cox2.civ@us.navy.mil
Evaluation Factors
1. Technical – All quotations will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis to determine if the proposed product(s) clearly meet the minimum technical requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement / salient characteristics. Quotations that do not meet the minimum requirements will be rated "Unacceptable" and will not be considered further.
2. Past Performance – Past Performance will be evaluated via SPRS, SAM, FAPIIS, and other sources.
3. Price – The price of all technically acceptable quotations will be evaluated for reasonableness. Award will be made to the vendor with the most advantageous evaluated price among the technically acceptable quotations.
Quote packages are due by 9/8/2026 at 10:00 EST. Quote packages shall be sent to kylie.l.cox2.civ@us.navy.mil and include the following information:
a. Official Company Name;
b. Point of contact including name and phone number; and
Cage Code number
Applicable clauses and provisions included in FAR 12.205, DFARS 212.301 and NMCARS
5212.3 are incorporated into this notice. The following provisions and clauses are provided but are not all inclusive of all applicable terms and conditions:
52.204-7 – System for Award Management 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Service
52.247.34 – FOB Destination 252.204-7021 – Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level Requirements 252.232-7006 - Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)
Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to kylie.l.cox2.civ@us.navy.mil by 7/23/2026 at 12:00 EST.
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