Attachment 1 - MST(X) RFI.docx

This is a Request for Information (RFI) notice only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and a formal solicitation is not available at this time. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, contract, or order. This RFI is for informational planning purposes and it not to be construed as a commitment by the Government for any actual procurement of materials, machinery, or services.

This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are solely at the responding parties' expense. Respondents are solely responsible for properly marking and clearly identifying any proprietary information or trade secrets contained within their response. The Government will not be liable for, or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly marked and clearly identified. Proprietary information received in response to this RFI will be safeguarded and handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations.

Responses to this notice are not offers and will not be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract or agreement. The Government will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative because of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued. Specific responses to the approaches will not disqualify or have an impact on participation and evaluation on future solicitations.

The Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) is hereby issuing a RFI on behalf of the U.S. Navy and Foreign Military Sales Boats, and Craft Program Office (PMS 300), to assist in informing the procurement strategy phase to design, construct, test, outfit, and configuration manage, and program manage the Mobile Ship Target (MST) to replace the existing MST. The existing MST is currently in use by Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD). Design and construction of one craft is anticipated. The RFI responses will assist NAVSEA in developing and further defining procurement and acquisition strategies. RFI responses will also serve as a means for shipyards to communicate their design and construction capabilities. Please note that only shipyards located in the U.S. will be eligible to submit a proposal should an RFP be issued for MST.

The effort is for the design and construction of one (1) 260 ft MST under a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract. A solicitation would include a technical data package, vendor recommended spares, crew familiarization, special studies and documentation, and packaging and delivery. The MST is a mobile ship sized target utilized for weapon system test and evaluation events on the Point Mugu Sea Range. The contemplated contract would be to design, construct, test, outfit, configuration manage, and program manage the MST.

The MST is built to commercial standards and classed to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Marine Vessel Rules (MVR) practices using Government specified requirements focused on capabilities to perform Navy missions, operability and maintainability. Notional dimensions of the ship are approximately two hundred-sixty (260) ft length, twenty-six (26) ft beam, and six (6) ft draft. Notional lightship displacement of the ship, not to include ballast systems or payload, will be approximately 320 Metric tons. Notional full load displacement of the ship, to include ballast systems and payload, will be approximately 875 Metric tons. The ship hull will be welded steel, mono-hull constructed and the design service life of the ship will be a minimum of ten (10) years.

The Navy is requesting information from shipyards and boat builders capable of constructing the craft described above, to include:

· Design and engineering support, whether in-house or subcontracted;

· Description of construction facilities; and

· Relevant previous contracts demonstrating capability to construct and deliver a craft of this scope, size, and complexity.

· Anticipated resources/capacity to support detail design starting in mid to late calendar year 2023 and construction starting in early calendar year 2024.

· Cost drivers associated with key vessel attributes.

· Designed and/or fielded vessels available as a basis for design.

· Provide company contact information and business size status.

Responses to this RFI or questions regarding this RFI should be e-mailed to Colin Foster, Service Craft Project Manager, PEO SHIPS PMS 300T at colin.j.foster.civ@us.navy.mil.

This RFI in no way binds the Government to offer a contract to responding companies. The information provided will assist NAVSEA in developing and further defining procurement and acquisition strategies. Defense and commercial contractors, including small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, and/or woman-owned small businesses are encouraged to participate. This RFI is the initiation of market research under Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and is not a RFP. All information shall be provided free of charge to the Government. NAVSEA may request further information regarding the capabilities of respondents to meet the requirements and may request a presentation and/or a site visit as deemed necessary.