1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | N00178-26-D-4400 (unhyphenated: N0017826D4400) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
TexTech Engineered Composites
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $23.8M obligated across 6 contracts
|
| Award / Modification Amount (2025-11-12) | $76,800,000 ($76.8M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $76,822,581 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $0 (signed 2025-10-17, latest FPDS action 2025-12-15) · 3 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $10,494,053 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | N00178: NSWC DAHLGREN |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDIQ) / Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC AC25 (National Defense R&D Svcs; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip) · NAICS 336415 (Guided Missile And Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit And Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Determined at the contract or task-order level |
| Estimated Completion Date | See order schedule |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
Department of War Daily Contracts Release · 2025-11-12 (Navy)
Official war.gov source ↗ ·
AwardTape 2025-11-12 Release
TexTech Engineered Composites wins $76.8M contract for carbon phenolic heatshield materials and other reentry materials. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division $4.3M obligated now signed Oct 2, 2025.
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract N0017826D4400)
Reentry materials heatshield fabrication
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: TexTech Engineered Composites
- Delivery Runway: Active through multi-year ordering period
- Requirement Scope: Reentry materials heatshield fabrication
- Federal Supply Class: PSC AC25 (National Defense R&D Svcs; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract N00178-26-D-4400 when contacting TexTech Engineered Composites Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: N00178 (NSWC DAHLGREN)
- Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Navy FOIA (route via DON portal) (Official Portal)
- Capture Action: Request the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under N00178-26-D-4400 (3 shown, $10.5M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0017826FD402 | $7.3M | Tex-Tech Engineered Composites, LLC | 2025-10-20 / 2025-12-08 | 2026-10-19 | Mk7 shipsets twcp heatshield |
| N0017826FD408 | $2.9M | Tex-Tech Engineered Composites, LLC | 2026-01-29 / 2026-05-05 | 2027-06-30 | Delivery order 002 - equipment purchase |
| N0017826FD413 | $297K | Tex-Tech Engineered Composites, LLC | 2026-05-20 / 2026-05-20 | 2026-11-30 | Delivery order 0003 |
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact TexTech Engineered Composites Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract N00178-26-D-4400.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office N00178 (NSWC DAHLGREN)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | N00178-19-D-8329 | Prevailaince | $11.4M | - | Prevailaince gets $11.4M modification for firm-fixed-price task order (N00244-26-F-3107) under previously awarded multiple award contract. N... |
| 2026-09-28 | N00178-26-D-4301 | Atmos Solutions Inc | $42.0M | - | Atmos Solutions and 28 others share $42.0M contract for facility repairs and renovations in multiple buildings, trailers, and labs. Naval Su... |
4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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Pre-Filled FOIA Request Letter for N00178-26-D-4400
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