RFI_427_LCS2_Waterjet_Engineering_Services.docx

Request for Information

N64498-27-RFPREQ-PD-42-0003

LCS-2 Waterjet Engineering Services

Requirement Description/ Draft Scope The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division is hereby issuing a Request for Information (RFI) from all potential sources to provide information regarding a commercial, modified commercial, or non-commercial product/service solution(s) to the below specifications:

NSWCPD provides engineering and logistics services to the Littoral Combat Ship Independence Class (LCS-2V) Waterjet platform by ensuring engineering man hours and services are readily available as required to maintain and improve the operational readiness, safety, reliability, maintainability, as well as operating and support costs for Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) products. Due to the high rate of Waterjet system failures and systemic design problems, Code 427 requires Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) engineering services for DMS Waterjet Models WLD-1500-SR and WLD-1720-SR, and all ancillary equipment including Waterjet hydraulic and electronic control systems.

The contractor shall provide engineering and technical services, personnel, facilities, expertise, supplies, and parts/materials required specifically to effectively and safely execute engineering tasks, which directly impact the operation of the Waterjet and its support systems. New technologies and system designs are developed which will accomplish one or more of the following objectives: resolve service revealed deficiencies; reduce maintenance costs; improve Waterjet system reliability/maintainability; and improve system efficiency and performance. Major functions the contractor shall perform include investigative engineering, product improvement, support government testing, technical reviews, and provide Fleet and Depot support. The contractor shall provide Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RM&A) and Technical Data programs for DMS products. These services shall be provided at the contractor’s facilities and other locations as designated by the Government.

Incumbent Contract: N6449822G4008

Submission of Responses:

Vendors are requested to provide brochures, literature and/or information on their supply/service.

Vendors are further required to provide the following information:

a.) Company name, address, phone number, primary contact(s), email address, ALL applicable NAICS code(s), business size (i.e., small/large), company's socioeconomics (i.e., woman-owned, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, HUBZone, 8(a), etc.) and DUNS Number.

b.) Current products that are capable of meeting or that can be modified to meet the requirements below.

c.) Typical capabilities included d.) User(s) location and representative that agency may contact to discuss the product(s)

Anticipated Contract Type (if known):

RFI Point of Contact:

Jenny Tomeo Jenny.e.Tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil Response Date: 08 September 2026

NOTE: THE PROVIDED INFORMATION SHALL NOT EXCEED MORE THAN TEN PAGES IN LENGTH.

DISCLAIMER: this RFI is for informational/planning purposes only. This is not a request for quote/proposal. It does not constitute any form of solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under no obligation to make any form of award as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this RFI is strictly voluntary.

All information received in response to this rfi marked “proprietary” will be safegarded and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information that is contained in their response