Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock BrandName cyclonic separator cooling coil and baffle

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division has issued a Special Notice for a cyclonic separator cooling coil and baffle component for the Plasma Arc Waste Destruction System (PAWDS) on the CVN-78 class aircraft carrier. This procurement is being conducted by the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command and involves specialized equipment manufactured exclusively by PyroGenesis Canada Inc. The PAWDS serves as the primary waste handling system on the CVN-78 Class and was originally procured as Contractor Furnished Equipment by the PMS 378 program office. The Notice includes both a brand name justification and a Request for Quotes for the specific cooling coil and baffle components. The procurement involves Part Number W6 2602 320000 (cooling coil) and Part Number W6 2602 340001 (installation support baffle).

The purpose of this Special Notice is to solicit quotes for a firm-fixed price purchase order for these critical PAWDS components that must fit within the CVN-78's current cyclonic separator dimensions and be delivered to Norfolk Naval Base by May 29, 2026. Interested contractors must submit quotes by 11:00 AM ET on August 12, 2025, including specific documentation such as company letterhead, pricing, CAGE code, FOB destination, point of contact information, GSA contract number if applicable, and business size certification. The procurement is structured as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR Subpart 12.6 with a NAICS code of 333519 and small business standard of 500 employees. The solicitation is justified as a single-source acquisition due to PyroGenesis Inc.'s unique design capabilities and the specialized nature of the naval environmental system requirements. The components will undergo material inspection, storage, and testing at Norfolk Naval Base before final shipboard installation at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, with delivery required within a 42-week lead time.