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Combined synopsis and solicitation

MISCELLANEOUS SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT

N0018925Q0426

Department of the Navy, NAVSUP FLT Log CTR Norfolk. Ship Building and Repairing.

Awarded

Schottel, Inc.

$98,093.00 obligated so far on USAspending

Description

As published on SAM.gov.

A steering VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) is an electronic device used to control the speed and torque of electric motors in a ship's steering system. It allows for precise control of rudder movement, offering benefits such as reduced power consumption, smoother steering, and increased system reliability. Z-drive marine propulsion, also known as an azimuth thruster, is a type of marine propulsion system that uses a steerable thruster to provide both propulsion and steering to a vessel.

It allows for 360- degree rotation of the propeller, eliminating the need for a rudder and offering superior maneuverability. The name "Z-drive" comes from the Z-shaped path the power takes from the engine to the propeller, achieved through a combination of gears and shafts

The contract, on USAspending

Federal procurement data the awarding office reported to FPDS, matched to this solicitation by its number.

UEI
G51UEVZJ2VH1
CAGE
1C4B7
Vendor location
Houma, LA
Contract
N0018925P0465, purchase order
Obligated
$98,093.00
Actions
2 between August 25, 2025 and August 26, 2025
Competition
Not Competed, 1 offer received
Set-aside reported
No Set Aside Used.
Described as
TSV5 Vindicator for the Replacement of the Port Zdrive Pri
Match
solicitation number N0018925Q0426 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office N00189 (high confidence)

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. August 5, 2025

    Combined synopsis and solicitation

    Due August 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 74ea6353b5174daeb325aa3f9e83c703

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