Sources Sought - Strategic Weapon System (SWS) TRIDENT Fleet Support, SWS TRIDENT II SSP Shipboard Integration (SSI) Increment 8, SSI Increment 16, COLUMBIA Class   3

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) seeks a cost-plus-incentive-fee (CPIF), and cost-plus fixed-fee (CPFF) type contract for the Strategic Weapon System (SWS) TRIDENT Fleet Support, SWS TRIDENT II SSP Shipboard Integration (SSI) Increment 8, SSI Increment 16, COLUMBIA Class and UK DREADNOUGHT Navigation Subsystem hardware and software design, testing, installation technical support services. This required effort is inextricably linked to the efforts currently supported under Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) NAV Technical Engineering Services (TES) contract N0003018C0002, and NAV Development contracts N0003018C0045; and follow-on N0003019C0045 and N0003020C0045 contracts, which were awarded on a sole-source basis to Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems. The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is 541330.

PURPOSE OF NOTICE:

The 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 July 30, 2021 (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 System Integration Support for the TRIDENT D5 FBM Navigation subsystem program; 7) Related past performance; and 8) General corporate information.

Facilities and U.S. citizen personnel must have a Top 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. Support development for the follow-on inertial navigator, and already has both the necessary test facilities and workforce that provide support to the Ship Submersible Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN) fleet without a break in service.

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 FEDBIZOPS website for additional information pertaining to any potential acquisition and provide security clearances if necessary, to perform the statement of work (SOW).

Electronic responses are acceptable if prepared in Microsoft 2007 compatible format; Email electronic responses to Angelika Grabovetskaya (email: anzhelika.grabovetskaya@ssp.navy.mil ) and to Maytee Montalvan (Maytee.montalvan@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 cover two (2) years from the effective date of contract award date, starting in Fiscal Year 23.

REQUIREMENT:

The purpose of this CPIF/CPFF contract is for the Strategic Weapon System (SWS) TRIDENT Fleet Support, SWS TRIDENT II SSP Shipboard Integration (SSI) Increment 8, SSI Increment 16, COLUMBIA Class and UK DREADNOUGHT Navigation Subsystem hardware and software design, testing, installation, and deliverables.

PERFORMANCE LOCATION:

Contracting Office Address: Angelika Grabovetskaya, 1250 10th Street S.E., Suite 4600, Washington Navy Yard, 20374-5127.

Place of Performance: At the contractor's facility.