Motor Design and Build

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N00167-26-AN-0001
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Bethesda, Maryland 20817, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division is seeking contractors to provide comprehensive engineering design, fabrication, assembly, and testing services to create a fully functional electric motor for model testing at the Large Cavitation Channel. The motor must meet stringent technical specifications including producing at least 2,600 ft-lbs of torque, operating at 900 RPM base speed, water-cooling capability, continuous 12-hour operation at 85°F, fluid film bearings, and 480/460V AC, 3-phase, 60 Hz electrical requirements with variable frequency drive compatibility. Interested contractors must submit capability statements by 12:00 p.m. Eastern on October 24, 2025, including organizational details, technical capabilities, CAGE codes, and business size classifications. The evaluation will focus on organizational and staff capabilities as demonstrated through tailored capability statements with appropriate supporting documentation. The formal Request for Quote is anticipated to be issued around November 15, 2025, via the Government Point of Entry.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and will be competed as a full and open competition under NAICS code 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing). No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the sources sought notice. While specific contract values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials, the procurement will be structured as a firm fixed-price contract with an anticipated performance period of one year from the date of award. The technical requirements call for a single, specialized electric motor unit designed specifically for the Navy's Large Cavitation Channel testing facility. Contractors are encouraged to address subcontracting or teaming arrangements if significant technical collaboration will be required to deliver the necessary capabilities.

Notice text

DISCLAIMER:  THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE.  IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.  NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.  ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Closing Date: 24 October 2025

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking contractors to provide necessary engineering design, fabrication, assembly, and testing services to make a fully functional electric motor that meets the requirements stated in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 335312 – Motor and Generator Manufacturing, and PSC 6105 – Motors, Electrical, and C215 – Architect and Engineering – General: Production Engineering.  

The anticipated period of performance will be one (1) year from the Date of Award of a firm fixed price contract. It is anticipated that the Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued on or around 15 November 2025 via the Government Point of Entry (GPE).

If your company has the capability to perform these required services, please provide the following information:

 1.) Organization name, address, email address, Web site address, telephone number, and size and type of ownership for the organization.

2.) Tailored capability statements addressing the particulars of this effort, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability.

3.) Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.

4.) Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Veteran-owned. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

NOTE: Only information provided in the written Capability Statement shall be considered. 

Capability Statements shall be submitted via e-mail to: arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil by 12:00 p.m. Eastern on 24 October, 2025.

Attachment 1: Performance Work Statement (PWS)
 

Files

File Type Posted
A03. PWS - New Electric Motor.docx DOCX document
N00167-26-AN-0001 - Sources Sought Notice_Motor Design and Build.docx DOCX document

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