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Sources Sought Notice Next Generation FADC (XT FADC) aboard DDG-51 Class Ships

SUBJECT: The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is seeking sources to fill a need for next Generation Ship Service Gas Turbine Generator Full Authority Digital Control (SSGTG FADC). The SSGTG FADC contains the gas turbine controller and accessory equipment required to control the SSGTG and output electrical power to the ship’s electric plant. The existing DDG-51 Class SSGTG FADC contains obsolete components critical to SSGTG operation and lacks cybersecurity hardening capabilities due to hardware and software limitations. The next generation SSGTG FADC (XT FADC) will directly replace the existing unit utilizing the current input/output structure and control algorithms, while upgrading hardware and software to improve availability, reliability, maintainability, and supportability of the SSGTG.

The P/N for this next generation XT FADC are:

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential firms capable of providing the supplies/services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.

SOURCES SOUGHT DATE: 07 March 2025

Scope – Please see attached Draft SOW.

Incumbent – This work is currently being performed under contract N64498-23-D-0001 by Woodward, Inc. 1041 Woodward Way, Fort Collins CO 80524-34688.

Contract Type – A Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is anticipated for this requirement.

Period of Performance – The performance period will span five (5) years. Performance is anticipated to begin Q2 FY 2026.

Note: The requested information is for planning purposes and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued nor will the Government pay for the information solicited. All information and data received in response to this sources sought marked or designated a corporate proprietary information will be fully protected and held in strict confidence.

Note: Prior to the award of a cost-type task order, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) SubPart 16.301-3(a) requires that the contractor’s accounting system be determined adequate for considering costs applicable to the contract or order. No telephone responses will be accepted. No contractor response received after the advertised due date and time will be accepted. No exceptions to this receipt deadline will be granted under any circumstances. Responses must be received no later than 12:00 PM EST on 07 March 2025 by e-mail to Emily Simpson, Emily-Rebecca.Simpson.civ@us.navy.mil.