FY20 LE2 Missile Predevelopment

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

B. INTRODUCTION

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

IAW PGI 206.302-1, SSP is currently conducting market research to identify any other potential and eligible vendors capable of fulfilling the requirements described in paragraph C below. NOTE: The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.
C. REQUIREMENT

SSP requires engineering services and studies for risk mitigation technology, hardware, and architectures to alter (SPALT) the Trident II D5LE missile for material and component obsolescence, extending its life to provide a strategic submarine launched ballistic missile capability for the life of the COLUMBIA Class submarine SSBNs (2083). The trade studies to be conducted will include submarine launched ballistic missile system architecture and technologies for avionics, structures, test missile, post boost control, and ordnance.

The Period of Performance is estimated to be seven (7) years.

D. RESPONSE DEADLINE

Interested sources shall submit a brief capability package by March 9, 2019 (10 pages or less) containing: 1) Company Name and Address, 2) Company Point of Contact, 3) Email Address, 4) Phone Number, 5) specifics addressing the tasking listed above and the company's capability, 6) specifics addressing existing subject matter expertise of the Trident II (D5) Program and capability to perform this requirement, 7) related past performance and 8) general corporate information. Facilities and US citizen personnel must have a Top Secret Clearance or higher, and be International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant. In addition, prospective sources should be able to receive, generate, modify and store classified documentation.

Responders shall indicate which portions of their response are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. It is the responsibility of the interested businesses to monitor the FEDBIZOPS website for additional information pertaining to any potential acquisition and provide security clearances if necessary.

Electronic responses are acceptable. Email electronic responses to the Contracting Officer (email: SPN206@ssp.navy.mil) with "Sources Sought" in the subject line of the Email.

Contracting Office Address: SPN, 1250 10th Street S.E., Suite 3600, Washington Navy Yard, 20374-5127

Place of Performance: SSP expects contract performance will occur primarily at Sunnyvale, California and Denver, Colorado.