FY24 Fire Control Production & Installation Omnibus
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT notice. This notice is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). No solicitation exists at this time. The Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) of the Department of Navy seeks a Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Cost Only (no fee) type contract to support the Navy's Strategic Fire Control System sub-system. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541330 (Engineering Services) and the applicable PSC is 1230 (Fire Control Systems).
PURPOSE OF NOTICE: This Sources Sought is being used as a Market Research tool to determine potential sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a possible RFP. The Government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. We are only requesting capability statements from potential contractors at this time.
RESPONSE DEADLINE: Interested sources shall submit a capability package by 1700 Eastern Standard Time on October 12, 2022 (15 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 below and company's capability, 6) specifics addressing existing subject matter expertise of Strategic Weapon Systems Fire Control Systems, 7) related past performance and 8) general corporate information. Facilities and US citizen personnel must have a Secret Clearance, 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 should indicate which portions of their response are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. Failure to provide a response does not preclude participation in any possible future competitive RFP for which a business is eligible to participate in, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the interested businesses to monitor the SAM.gov website for additional information pertaining to any potential acquisition and provide security clearances if necessary, to perform the SOW. Electronic responses are acceptable if prepared in Microsoft 2016 compatible format. Email electronic responses to Bina Russell (email: bina.russell@ssp.navy.mil) and Tasha Womack (email: tasha.womack@ssp.navy.mil) with "Sources Sought" in the subject line of the email.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The current proposed Period of Performance is estimated to be one base year (FY24) plus three (3) option years.
REQUIREMENT: The contractor must demonstrate the capability to support the high level requirements, as detailed below. This is not an all-inclusive list.
- Specialized Tactical Engineering Services, Logistics Services and Fire Control Strategic Systems Programs Alteration (SPALT) Services to develop, test, repair, and maintain Fire Control Subsystem (FCS) and related support equipment in support of the existing TRIDENT II (D-5) strategic weapons system.
- Specialized Tactical Engineering Services, Logistics Services, and Fire Control SPALT Services to develop, test, repair, and maintain Auxiliary Subsystems and related support equipment in support of the existing TRIDENT II (D-5) strategic weapon system.
- Specialized Tactical Engineering Services, Logistics Services, and Attack Weapon Control System (AWCS) SPALT services to develop, test, repair, and maintain the AWCS Subsystem and related support equipment in support of the Tactical Tomahawk Weapon Control System (TTWCS).
- Research in the application of technologies to support obsolescence mitigation on the Trident II (D-5) MK98 FCS to include system requirements definition and concept development. This research is a part of the SSP Shipboard Integration (SSI) Program The concept will be required to meet requirements on the MK98 FCS and future MK99 FCS which will be deployed on the U.S. COLUMBIA Class and UK Dreadnought Class submarines.
- Research in the application of technologies to support the future Fire Control requirements for the TRIDENT II (D-5) LE follow-on missile and applicable MK7 RB. The research will focus on using Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) to capture requirements, develop concepts, models, and simulations.
- The development and testing of revisions to the currently deployed FCS tactical software which will meet the requirements of the next generation of Strategic Navigator.
- The development of the follow-on software releases to the deployed FCS tactical software.
- Modernization of the SSP Advanced Inventory and Logistics (SAIL) system.
- Modernization of the Attack Weapon Interface Simulator (AWIS) hardware and software architecture for the AWCS.
- Engineering Services, facilities, and equipment to test, troubleshoot, repair and return tactical electronic components required to maintain the ready spare inventory for the TRIDENT II (D-5) and AWCS weapon systems.
- Specialized Tactical Engineering Services and Logistic Services to Install strategic weapon systems on-board SSBNs and SSSGNs and training systems in shore based facilities.
- Specialized Tactical Engineering Services, Logistics Services, and Fire Control SPALT Services to develop, test, repair and maintain the FCS and related support equipment in support of the existing Trident II (D-5) strategic weapon system for the US COLUMBIA and UK Dreadnought class submarines.
- FCS/Shipboard Date Subsystem (SDS), including installation and Checkout (I&C) kit, for U.S. Missile Control Center Module (MCCM) mounted equipment.
- FCS, including I&C kit for U.S. and UK Missile Tube Module (MTM) mounted equipment.
- Navigation (NAV) Subsystem Cabinets/Consoles, including I&C Kit, for U.S. and UK MCCM mounted equipment.
- Spares as provisioned for all installed equipment.
- Specialized Tactical Engineering Services, Logistics Services, and Fire Control SPALT Services to build, test inspect, repair, and maintain the Subsystems, Auxiliary Subsystems and related support equipment in support of the existing TRIDENT II (D-5) strategic weapon system.
- SSI Increment SPALT Modification Kits.
- FCS Modification SPALT Kits.
- SSI Increment and Refresh Spares Kits.
- Hardware Refresh Kits.
- Program Planning and Installation Support for U.S. SSBN installations including final reports and issue resolutions.
- Specialized Tactical Engineering Services and Logistics Services to install strategic weapon systems and specialized system upgrades on-board U.S. COLUMBIA and UK Dreadnought SSBNs and training systems in shore based facilities.
- Support Services and touch labor relating to design and development efforts, documentation, logistics, engineering, hardware, and associated documentation services.
- Coordination, transportation, and tracking of all produced and delivered materials to locations as required.
PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Contractor must be able to support performing work in Pittsfield, MA; Kings Bay, GA; Bangor, WA; Quonset Point, RI; and multiple locations within the United Kingdom.
