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U.S. Department Of Defense·Maryland

COLUMBIA Class Tailcone Manufacture

Closes 11/11/2026$5M – $20MRequest for Proposal
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Description

The U.S. Navy’s Advanced Propulsor Management Office (APMO) within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division is seeking a contractor to manufacture and deliver COLUMBIA Class Tailcones for submarine propulsion systems. The contract will combine Fixed‑Price Incentive‑Firm Target (FPIF), Cost‑Plus‑Fixed‑Fee (CPFF), and cost‑type line items, indicating flexibility in pricing structures for development, testing, and production phases. The solicitation (N00167‑26‑R‑1005) calls for a qualified supplier capable of precision machining, material certification, and integration with existing submarine propulsor assemblies. • Manufacture of COLUMBIA Class Tailcones per Navy specifications • Delivery to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division facilities • Compliance with FPIF, CPFF, and cost‑type contract provisions • Must meet stringent naval quality, testing, and documentation standards • Requires coordination with APMO for design verification and acceptance testing.

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Contact

Sam Keith(Primary contact)

[email protected]

(301) 227-2357

Key dates

Opened
5/14/2026
Closes
11/11/2026
Projected award
6/1/2027

Last updated

Details

Type
Request for Proposal
Industry
Aerospace and Defense
NAICS
336611
Solicitation №
N0016726R1005

Budget estimate

$5,000,000 – $20,000,000

The solicitation does not disclose a contract value. Based on typical costs for precision submarine component manufacturing—including design verification, tooling, low‑volume production, testing, and logistics—a COLUMBIA Class tailcone program could range from several million dollars to low‑tens of millions. A reasonable ball‑park estimate is $5 million to $20 million, depending on quantity, material specifications (e.g., high‑strength alloys), and required testing.

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