# MISCELLANEOUS SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0018925q0426

- Solicitation number: N0018925Q0426
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Awarded to Schottel, Inc.
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: NAVSUP FLT Log CTR Norfolk (N00189)
- NAICS: 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
- Product or service code: 2090 Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment
- Place of performance: Virginia Beach, Virginia
- County: City of Virginia Beach (FIPS 51810). https://abierto.us/counties/city-of-virginia-beach-va-51810
- City: Virginia Beach. https://abierto.us/cities/virginia-beach-va-5182000
- First posted: August 5, 2025
- Last posted: August 5, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/74ea6353b5174daeb325aa3f9e83c703/view

## Description

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

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Schottel, Inc. (UEI G51UEVZJ2VH1)
- Contract: N0018925P0465, purchase order
- Obligated: $98,093.00
- Competition: Not Competed, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number N0018925Q0426 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office N00189 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_N0018925P0465_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- August 5, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 74ea6353b5174daeb325aa3f9e83c703. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/74ea6353b5174daeb325aa3f9e83c703/view

## Points of contact

- Ivy Cuffee, ivy.cuffee@navy.mil, 7574431351

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