DDG 51 High-Efficiency Propeller Design Report

Name: DDG 51 High-Efficiency Propeller Design Report
Creator: DEPT OF THE NAVY
Published: 2026-09-03T00:00:00+00:00
Keywords: CONTRACT

DEPT OF THE NAVYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC CARDEROCK

AI Overview

Naval Surface Warfare Center seeks engineering analysis and manufacturing cost/schedule estimates for a high-efficiency 18-foot propeller design for DDG 51 destroyers.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

DEPT OF THE NAVY

Funding Amount

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Release Date

September 3, 2026

Due Date

September 8, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWC CD) has developed an 18-foot diameter propeller that may provide improved fuel efficiency for the DDG 51 Class of ships. The 18-foot propeller is comprised of multiple blades that are mounted to an existing hub. Implementation of the 18-foot propeller will require validation that the existing DDG propeller hub is compatible with the loads generated by the new propeller. Additionally, a cost and schedule estimate for the drawing, engine...

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Change History

Opportunity AddedSep 3, 2026 at 9:04 PM