Experimental Hull Treatment (XHT) for U. S. Navy submarine vessels
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking proposals for the fabrication and delivery of Experimental Hull Treatment (XHT) tiles and Versathane shapes for installation on existing Virginia Class submarines during scheduled maintenance availabilities. This is a multiple-award, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract open to both large and small businesses on a full and open competitive basis. The solicitation, RFP No. N00167-21-R-0001, was released on November 19, 2020, with a proposal due date of January 11, 2021, and an amendment issued on December 10, 2020. Contractors must manufacture XHT tiles and Versathane shapes in accordance with Government specifications and be capable of delivering various types, configurations, and quantities as specified in individual Delivery Orders. Awards will be made on a best value basis, with evaluation criteria including technical capability, past performance, and price.
The solicitation contains no set-aside designations and does not specify incumbent contractors or current contract holders. No specific award values or budget ranges are provided in the solicitation notice. The procurement is classified under NAICS Code 326150 (Urethane and Other Foam Product Manufacturing) and PSC Code 2040 (Marine Hardware and Hull Items), indicating the specialized nature of the products being sought. The specific quantities, configurations, and delivery timelines for XHT tiles and Versathane shapes will be determined through individual Delivery Orders issued under the contract rather than fixed at contract award. Although the place of performance is not explicitly stated in the notice, the materials will ultimately be installed on Virginia Class submarines at scheduled maintenance facilities.
N0016721R0001 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
11/19/20, 2:52 PM Experimental Hull Treatment (XHT) for U. S. Navy submarine vessels
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division intends to issue solicitation N00167-20-R-0005 for the fabrication and delivery of Experimental Hull Treatment tiles and Versathane shapes for installation on Virginia Class submarines. The contractor shall manufacture the tiles and shapes per government specifications for use during scheduled maintenance availabilities. Evaluation will consider technical capability, past performance, and price. Questions are due by January 11, 2021.
There is no set-aside designation. The anticipated NAICS code is 326150 for Urethane and Other Foam Product Manufacturing. The effort represents a future Firm-Fixed Price IDIQ contract. Awards will be made to multiple awardees based on best value. The pre-solicitation notice does not provide information on potential incumbents, budget ranges, or specific quantities required.
N0016720R0005 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
8/20/20, 9:45 AM Experimental Hull Treatment (XHT) for U. S. Navy submarine vessels
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division seeks information from suppliers to assist in acquisition planning for a future firm-fixed price multiple award indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract to provide experimental hull treatment materials for U.S. Navy submarine vessels. Responses to the sources sought notice are requested by January 6, 2020 to identify interested parties that can fabricate and deliver experimental hull treatment bonded shapes and tiles in various sizes and quantities on a recurring basis for one to two submarines per year. Evaluation will consider technical capability, past performance, and price.
There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. It will be assigned NAICS code 326150 for urethane and foam product manufacturing. The anticipated contract type is a firm-fixed price multiple award IDIQ to provide experimental hull treatment materials on a recurring basis for one to two submarines per year over the lifetime of the contract. Responses will help the agency determine acquisition strategy and identify interested small businesses prior to a future solicitation.
N0016720R0005 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
11/25/19, 2:53 PM