Towing Tank Wavemaker

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring a replacement wavemaker system for the 380-foot towing tank at the United States Naval Academy's Hydromechanics Laboratory in Annapolis, Maryland. The solicitation seeks a state-of-the-art wavemaker system to replace the existing 50-year-old dual-flap wavemaker, with requirements including the ability to generate waves with frequencies between 0.3-1.6 Hz, wave heights up to 3 feet, and a design service life of 20 years. The procurement includes wavemaking software, installation, training, technical documentation, and removal of the existing equipment. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical merit and price, with the ability to consider past performance information in the award decision. Electronic quotes are due by September 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM, with submissions limited to 90 pages for non-price quotes and 21 pages for technical specifications.

This solicitation is designated as unrestricted with no set-aside restrictions, classified under NAICS code 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order through a single award to the most advantageous offeror. No specific budget range or contract value has been disclosed in the available documentation. The work will be performed at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, with the contractor responsible for complete system replacement including removal, installation, commissioning, and staff training. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for September 10, 2025, at the USNA Visitor Center to allow potential contractors to assess the existing facility and equipment configuration.