ITAR/DFARS compliant NS-15 Actuator Assemblies

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division is seeking to procure 7 NS-15 Actuator Assemblies through a firm fixed price Blanket Purchase Agreement. The actuator assemblies must be manufactured in accordance with specific CUI drawings and must meet ITAR/DFARS compliance requirements. Technical specifications include detailed requirements for magnet materials (NdFeB SH with 46 MGOe energy product), various metal alloys including ASTM B209 Alloy 2024 T351 and 316 Stainless Steel, and specific finishing requirements such as electroless nickel plating, Everslick coating, black anodizing, and specialized paint coatings. The procurement will be evaluated using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis, requiring quotes to be rated "ACCEPTABLE" in both technical capability and price factors. Following Amendment 0001, the proposal deadline has been extended to 10:00 AM EDT on September 5, 2025, with all inquiries directed to Tracy McDonough at tracy.l.mcdonough2.civ@us.navy.mil.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific budget ranges or award values. The government requires delivery of all 7 actuator assemblies by March 31, 2026. Performance will take place at the NSWC Carderock Division facility in Bethesda, Maryland, though the solicitation also references Westlake, MD 20817 as a place of performance location. The procurement utilizes Simplified Acquisition Procedures and requires quotes to include the company's official name, CAGE code, and point of contact information. All adhesives used must comply with the Nuclear Power Submarine Atmosphere Control Manual, indicating the critical nature of this defense application.