B8_ProcurementSynopsis_GPE_Posting_26Feb2025.pdf

Pre-solicitation Notice: Next Generation Fathometer (NGF)

This is a pre-solicitation notice (synopsis) in accordance with FAR 5.201(b) and not a request for proposal (RFP). Proposals will not be accepted in response to this pre-solicitation notice. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division (NUWC) Keyport, intends to issue a solicitation to procure a SONAR Sounding Set, which includes SONAR receiver- transmitter, receiver-transmitter mounting bracket, remote depth indicator(s), SONAR simulator (test set with cables that connect to the receiver-transmitter and transducer), Navy Tactical Data System A (NTDS-A) converter boxes, and associated technical documentation to be manufactured in accordance with NAVSEA drawing(s) 8291204_RevB, 8291205_RevA, and 8291355_RevA.

Under FAR Part 15, and utilizing ‘Best Value Trade Off - Technical, Past Performance and Price’ source selection approach, the Government anticipates awarding a contract with line items for:

• First Article (FA)

• Production Units o Production Units-Control Station o Production Units-Remote Control Communication Station o Production Units-Simulator o Production Units-Navy Technical Data System (NTDSA)

• CDRLs

The solicitation number for this requirement is N0025325R7005.

Offers shall be proposed with FOB Destination. The target contract award date is 27 Aug 2025. The proposed contract type is a Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ). This requirement will be solicited as an unrestricted, full and open competition in accordance with the authorities at FAR 6.1 and FAR Part 15.

Table 1-Tentative CLIN Structure

CLIN Title Description Units Range (Estimated-

Max)

0001 First Article

*Include Travel cost for training and testing for new

NGF. Not applicable if FA is waived

0002 Production Units- Control Station

Control Station 14*

Production Units- Remote Control Communication

Station

Remote Depth Indicator

42*

0004 Production Units- Simulator

Sonar Simulator 14*

Production Units-

Navy Technical Data System (NTDSA)

NTDS-A Converter Box

14*

Contract Data

Requirements List (CDRL's)

CDRL's 1*

*Note: These same CLINs will be replicated for years 2-5 of the IDIQ contract.

The NAICS code is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. The primary Product Service Code is 5845. This solicitation will be full and open competition. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or about middle/late March 2025, with a 45-day response time. No bidders list will be maintained by this office. No telephone or fax requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. Failure to respond to the electronically posted solicitation and associated amendments prior to the date and time set for receipt of offers may render the offer non-responsive and result in rejection of same.

Offerors intending to obtain a first article waiver will be required to submit an Offer A to include a priced complete first article test and acceptance and an Offer B without first article test and acceptance.

Proposals shall be submitted electronically via the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment

(PIEE) suite at https://piee.eb.mil/. For information, instructions and training regarding the Solicitation Module in PIEE, please visit https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/solicitation-module.

The technical documents associated with this requirement are subject to distribution restrictions as a result of the Arms Export Control Act. To view the drawings associated with this solicitation, you must submit a completed DD Form 2345 via email to the Contract Specialist listed below. Please ensure that the individual requesting access to the drawing(s) is the individual listed as the "Data Custodian" on the completed DD Form 2345.

Note: Instructions for filling out a DD Form 2345 can be found here:

https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/Specific DD2345Instruc tions.aspx.

Questions about the DD Form 2345 should be addressed to U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office, Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS), Federal Center, 74 Washington Avenue North, Battle Creek, MI 49017-3084; or telephone (616) 961-4358, toll free (800) 352-3572; or email jcp-admin@dlis.dla.mil.

For additional questions or clarifications, please contact:

Terrell Burt Contract Specialist terrell.l.burt2.civ@us.navy.mil or

Michael Beadle Contract Specialist michael.f.beadle.civ@us.navy.mil or

Matthew A. McLean Contracting Officer matthew.a.mclean8.civ@us.navy.mil