Design and manufacture a ship model hull for seakeeping testing

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking a small business contractor to design and manufacture a DDG 51 ship model hull for seakeeping testing using Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) technology. The solicitation requires the contractor to demonstrate advanced manufacturing capabilities, specifically in Angle Layer Printing (ALP) and hybrid additive printing/subtractive milling techniques. The contract consists of three primary contract line items: model tool design, model hull fabrication, and a transport cradle. The government will evaluate submissions using a lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with quotes due by 3:00 PM EST on May 27, 2025. Interested contractors must submit a comprehensive quote including pricing, CAGE code, point of contact, and business size information.

This procurement is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS category 333511 (Industrial Mold Manufacturing) and PSC category 2040 (Marine Hardware and Hull Items). The contract will be executed as a firm-fixed-price purchase order, with all deliverables expected to be completed by August 31, 2025. Contractors must provide a unique item identifier for each deliverable and demonstrate technical proficiency in advanced manufacturing processes. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the project involves creating a specialized ship model hull for testing purposes. The place of performance will be at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, where the manufactured model will be used for seakeeping testing and evaluation.