APEX

Background
The APEX program seeks to design, build, and test classified submarine propulsor technology. The BAA solicits full proposals for Phase 1 (Phase 1A Base, Phase 1B Option, and Phase 1C Option) and a rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for Phase 2. The program aims to select a single performer and single concept for Phase 2, where a detailed design will be finalized and a quarter-scale demonstration unit will be built and tested.

Work Details
The Statement of Work (SOW) includes tasks such as feasibility analysis, technology maturation plan update, preliminary assessment of projected design performance, system requirements specification, preliminary design of the APEX full-scale and quarter-scale designs, cost ROM update, management approach description, design reviews execution, requirements development, risk management, technology maturation documentation, and cost estimation.

The SOW also requires the proposers to provide a management plan that describes the proposed system development processes and management approach to support successful program execution.

Period of Performance
The BAA solicits proposals only for Phase 1A (Base), Phase 1B (Option), and Phase 1C (Option) with multiple awards anticipated. The amount of resources made available under this BAA will depend on the quality of the proposals received and the availability of funds.