Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Inconel clad steel shaft test article

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division is seeking to procure an Inconel clad steel shaft test article through this solicitation (N0016725Q1079). The primary objective is to generate representative test articles with Inconel 625 cladding inclusions on MIL-S-23284, Class 1 steel shaft forgings to assess potential impacts of slag inclusion defects introduced during the electroslag strip surfacing (ESS) process. The contract requires the contractor to have a NAVSEA-approved MIL-S-23284, Class 1 steel ESS Inconel Alloy 625 clad welding procedure and will involve generating test shafts with specific defect generation, excavation, non-destructive testing, and comprehensive documentation requirements. The evaluation will be conducted using lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria, focusing on price and technical capability. The solicitation due date has been extended to July 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET, providing additional time for potential contractors to submit their quotes.

This opportunity is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns under NAICS code 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging) with a size standard of 750 employees. The contract structure includes a base period of 12 months and six potential option periods ranging from 3 to 6 months, creating a fixed-price contract with a potential duration of up to 3 years. The solicitation includes multiple contract line items (CLINs) for ESS cladding defect generation, defect excavation, and fabrication of test assemblies, with deliverables including interim and final reports, trepanned specimen samples, and completed test articles. Performance will take place at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in West Bethesda, Maryland. No current incumbents or specific award values are mentioned in the solicitation documentation, though the contract follows a structured CLIN format that requires precise pricing matching to avoid significant delays in the evaluation process.