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Request for Information/Synopsis - Submarine High Data Rate (SubHDR) LN-100 Mast Motion Sensor (MMS) Repair, Restoration and Replacement Services

ID: N6660425R0411 • Type: Sources Sought

Description

Posted: April 22, 2025, 12:26 p.m. EDT

The following notice serves as a request for information (RFI) prepared in accordance with DFARS PGI 206.302-1 and a proposed contract action synopsis prepared in accordance with FAR 5.2, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This proposed contract action is being processed on a sole source basis. The anticipated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 334290 with a Small Business Size Standard of 800 employees.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, RI (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), and Cost Reimbursement (CR) indefinite delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract on a sole source basis to Northrup Grumman Systems Corporation (hereafter referred to as NGSC ). This requirement is for Submarine High Data Rate (SubHDR) Mast Motion Sensor (MMS) depot level (D-level) services, inclusive of the repair, calibration, overhaul and manufacture of long lead MMS Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs), to support the NUWCDIVNPT Code 34 SubHDR National Maintenance Center (NMC). Depot level services and parts are required to sustain operational capability for the Fleet's complex mast systems.

This requirement is a follow-on to N66604-21-D-B000 with NGSC.

The proposed contract action is for services and supplies for which the Government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a) (1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements'. NGSC, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), is the only responsible source capable of providing the highly specialized depot services required for the sustainment of the SubHDR MMS. The existing OEM depot facility is the only practicable source of the required sustainment services and parts. Any other source would result in substantial duplication of costs to the Government and create unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's needs. Therefore, NGSC is the only source capable of providing the required services and parts to meet the Government's minimum requirements.

The estimated level of effort for this requirement is 37,250 hours. The draft Statement of Work (SOW) is provided as Attachment 1 to this notice.

The place of performance is at the Contractor's site.

The anticipated date for solicitation release is August 2025. The anticipated award date of this requirement is expected to be on or about 31 December 2026. The anticipated contract ordering period is from date of contract award through five (5) years thereafter.

This RFI/synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. This requirement is being posted to maximize communication with industry. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the Government. Any capability statements submitted must address the following:

1) Demonstrated ability to provide trained and qualified personnel capable of performing SubHDR MMS depot level repair, calibration, overhaul and manufacture of long lead MMS SRUs services contained in draft SOW sections 4.1- 4.5, in accordance with the Applicable Documents. Page limitation: two (2); and

2) The respondent shall describe its facilities and special support equipment that it will use for the depot level repair, calibration, overhaul and manufacture of long lead MMS SRUs services contained in draft PWS sections 4.1-4.5. Page limitation: two (2).

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not delay award for consideration of capability statements submitted.

Information shall be submitted no later than 2:00 PM on Tuesday, 29 April 2025 via email to Kate Cyr at kate.m.cyr.civ@us.navy.mil.

Posted: April 15, 2025, 1:46 p.m. EDT
Background
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, RI (NUWCDIVNPT) is issuing this solicitation for a contract action on a sole source basis to Northrup Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC). The contract aims to provide depot level services for the Submarine High Data Rate (SubHDR) Mast Motion Sensor (MMS), which includes repair, calibration, overhaul, and manufacture of long lead Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs). This initiative supports the operational capability of the Fleet's complex mast systems and is a follow-on to a previous contract with NGSC. The requirement emphasizes that NGSC is the only responsible source capable of delivering these specialized services due to their status as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

Work Details
The contractor will perform the following tasks under this contract:

1. Evaluate and repair failed Mast Motion Sensors (MMSs) returned from the fleet. This includes conducting an initial incoming evaluation to identify fault conditions and determining the necessary repair level: Standard Repair, Over and Above Repair, or Beyond Economic Repair (BER).

2. Document all failures, repair levels, and recommended corrective actions in a Repair Activity Summary (RAS) Report. If repairs exceed Over and Above Repair levels, a BER Report must be provided detailing the condition of the MMS.

3. Overhaul MMSs as defined in Section 4.2 of the Statement of Work (SOW).

4. Manufacture Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs) and manage inventory as specified in Section 4.3 of the SOW. The contractor must utilize Government Furnished Property (GFP) and inventory SRUs for these tasks.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at the Contractor’s facility.

Overview

Response Deadline
April 29, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 15, 2025, 1:46 p.m. EDT (updated: April 22, 2025, 12:26 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Newport, RI 02841 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
800 Employees
Pricing
Cost Plus Fixed Fee; Fixed Price;
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Odds of Award
52%
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
On 4/15/25 NUWC Newport Division issued Sources Sought N6660425R0411 for Request for Information/Synopsis - Submarine High Data Rate (SubHDR) LN-100 Mast Motion Sensor (MMS) Repair, Restoration and Replacement Services due 4/29/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 334290 and PSC J059.
Primary Contact
Name
Kate Cyr   Profile
Phone
(401) 832-7433

Secondary Contact

Name
Kristina Michael   Profile
Phone
(401) 832-5218

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSEA > NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER > NUWC DIV NEWPORT
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N66604
Source Organization Code
100226863
Last Updated
April 22, 2025
Last Updated By
kate.m.cyr.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
May 14, 2025