Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Combat System (CS) Ship Integration and Test (SI&T)   2

This is a Request for Information (RFI) as defined in FAR 15.201(e). The Navy is requesting information regarding industry's capabilities and related experience in providing Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Combat System (CS) Ship Integration and Test (SI&T) for Nimitz and Ford-class Aircraft Carriers and Large Deck Amphibious Ships, including Landing Helicopter Assault Ships (LHAs), Amphibious Assault Ships (LHDs), Amphibious Transport Dock Ships (LPDs), and Dock Landing Ships (LSDs). This is a competitive solicitation procurement for performance period of ten (10) years if all Options are exercised (one (1) Base year and nine (9) Option years).

The NAICS code applicable to this RFI is 334 -- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing/334511 -- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.

RFI Purpose:

The Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) would like to gauge industry interest and capability in providing CS SI&T efforts on Aircraft Carriers and Large Deck Amphibious Ships. The Navy is interested in the full potential of industry responses to include small businesses. The Government would like responses to any or all of the items listed below.

The CS SI&T efforts includes:

1. Providing program management, planning, and training;

2. Development, assessment, modification, and update of CS Test Procedures, CS Master Test Plan, and CS Test Sequence Network;

3. Development, review, assessment, modification, and update of CS Installation Control Drawings and CS Interface Control Drawings to include end-to-end CS Interface Control Drawings, and CS Space Arrangement drawings;

4. CS Ship Integration and Test Planning;

5. Waterfront Integration and Test of the CS and CS Support Equipment at the system and subsystem levels for all Aircraft Carriers and Large Deck Amphibious Ships;

6. Providing support to Government Test Teams in conducting the CS Ship Test and Trials Program; and

7. Engineering studies to include feasibility studies for CS improvements and provide life cycle In-Service Support of CS.

Interested parties shall address the following in the RFI submission:

1. Company Information:

a. Company name, address, DUNS number, CAGE code, tax identification

Update: 9 August 2021

The below dates represent notional dates/information based on current plan dates, and are strictly estimates:

Estimated RFP Release: Q1 FY22

Estimated Contract Award: Q1 FY23

Period of Performance: Seven (7) years (including options)

The purpose of this revision is to update notional dates for this procurement, not to request new or revised responses to the RFI.