Bidders Questions Submittal Form.docx

This document contains a pre-solicitation notice and synopsis for the Preliminary Design of the Submarine Tender Recapitalization Program, AS(X). The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to issue solicitation N00024-21-R-2504 seeking proposals for the preliminary design of AS(X), an auxiliary ship to support deployed Virginia-class, Columbia-class, and future generation submarines. A draft solicitation is expected to be released in June 2021 with comments due, followed by a final solicitation in late fiscal year 2021. Multiple preliminary design contracts may be awarded in early fiscal year 2022. The notice also outlines plans to host an industry day with more details to follow. The solicitation will contain controlled unclassified information requiring a facility security clearance at the Secret level.