SWCS RFP Executive Summary.docx

UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Shallow Water Combat Submersible (SWCS) Draft RFP H92222-10-R-0005 The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) requires a Shallow Water Combat Submersible (SWCS) as a replacement for the SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) that is used for clandestine launch and recovery from Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) equipped submarines. A SWCS System consists of the vehicle, transport trailer and associated support equipment.

The solicitation will be issued on a full and open competition basis. Award will be based on a “best value” determination by the Government.

A formal Request for Proposals (RFP) release is anticipated in the 1st Quarter of calendar year 2010. Multiple contract awards for Critical Items Development and Government evaluation are planned in 3rd Quarter of calendar year 2010. The number of awards is contingent upon receipt of acceptable proposals and available funding. Selected Offeror(s) will be required to deliver the Critical Items set forth in CLIN 0001 in the 2nd Quarter of 2011. A single offeror will be selected based on “best value” for SWCS Development and Testing, Low Rate Initial Production, and Production, including engineering, maintenance and logistics support. The projected production is for a maximum quantity of 12 systems during each of 6 production ordering periods. The anticipated total buy will be substantially less than the maximum of 12 per year.

In an effort to improve the formal RFP, the Government is releasing this DRAFT RFP and eliciting comments and questions. Your company’s participation in this effort is greatly appreciated. Comments and questions shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist by 3:00 p.m. EST, 13 January 2010.

Additionally, the Government plans to hold an Industry Day on 10-11 December 2009 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek in Norfolk, VA. The Industry Day agenda follows:

10 December 2009

11 December 2009

Offerors may sign-up for private sessions during day one – 10 December 2009. Private sessions will be comprised of a 45-minute block of time with Program Management, Technical Experts, and the Procuring Contracting Officer; and a 60-minute block of time for SDV familiarization with SDV technicians, and SDV operator and the SDV.

In order to participate in Industry Day, you must forward the required security clearance information, for each individual attending, through the JPAS system NLT noon, 1 December 2009. The SMO Code is N088426. The POC at Little Creek is YN2 Kevin Brogan, NSWG-3 Detachment Little, 1875 Intercove Road, Bldg 3813, Norfolk, VA 23521. Fax (757) 492-1716; Phone (757) 492-1709. Information classified up to and including SECRET will be presented during the 2-day event. Individuals without the appropriate clearances may attend but will not be permitted access to classified information.

In addition to entering the information into JPAS, the following information is needed to permit entry onto the base:

Companies may provide sales market literature as it relates to the SWCS requirements; however, no products, samples, etc., will be allowed.

Certain aspects of the SWCS performance requirements are classified at the SECRET level. These performance requirements are contained in the System Requirements Document (SRD), a classified attachment to the RFP. This document will be provided to offerors, either by secure email or by mail, by request, and after confirmation of the appropriate facility clearance. This document will also be available for viewing by personnel with the appropriate security clearance, by appointment, during Industry Day. Individuals with the appropriate clearances will be able to view the documents and take notes; however the notes must be surrendered before leaving the “reading room.” The notes will be mailed to you at your company after verification of the appropriate facility clearance.

After Industry Day, a “reading room” will be set up at USSOCOM’s Pinewood Facility, 3810 Pinewood Street, Tampa, FL 33621, just outside the MacDill AFB gate located on S. Dale Mabry Hwy, in Tampa, FL. The “reading room” in Tampa will be accessible as follows: Tuesday, 15 DEC 2009 - Friday, 18 DEC 2009 at three different times each day (0800-1000; 1030-1230, and 1300-1500) and again Monday 04 JAN 2010 - Friday 08 JAN 2010 at three different times each day (0800-1000; 1030-1230, and 1300-1500). Each company will be allowed up to two visits of two hours each. Note taking will be permitted in the same manner as at Industry Day. Individuals shall send their clearances via the JPAS to JPAS Code MA3DF8X94 or fax their security information to the USSOCOM Security Management Office at (813) 826-6905 and cite Mr. Joseph R. Novak, SORDAC PEO-NS, as the sponsor/POC. Companies shall send security information and visit requests at least seven calendar days prior to planned visit and promptly notify the Contract Specialist, by email, of the requested visit date and time.

PMS NSW will provide an online UNCLASSIFIED reading library for appropriate documentation throughout the DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) and FINAL RFP review periods. This documentation library will be accessed through Microsoft SharePoint. Microsoft SharePoint is a web-based tool that can be accessed via an internet connected computer coupled with approved digital certificates. Approved digital certificates include Common Access Card (CAC)-enabled (hard) certificates and electronic (soft) VeriSign (or other vendor) certificates. These certificates can be acquired through commercial means and provide the necessary verification of users accessing Shallow Water Combat Submersible (SWCS) information. Once digital certificates are current, each participating Company should identify a SharePoint Representative and send a SharePoint access request to the following PMS NSW representatives for review, approval, and access:

Company SharePoint Representatives should send the following information in the SharePoint Access Request:

Requested number of user accounts (prime and sub-prime) to be used during the RFP review period PMS NSW will then send instructions via e-mail on setting up individual SharePoint accounts

The Contracting Officer is Mr. Craig Bowers.

Please send all Industry Day questions to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Tammy Bair, tammy.bair@socom.mil (813) 826-6957. Email correspondence is preferred.

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