RFI_CVN Submarine Engineering Support Follow-On_20260727.docx

Request for Information

N64498-26-RFPREQ-PD-44-0124

CVN and Submarine Power Systems 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 non-commercial product/service solution(s) to the below specifications:

This requirement is for NSWCPD Codes 443 and 445, which is responsible for Electric Plant and Electric Propulsion Systems onboard Aircraft Carriers (CVN), Submarines, and Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) platforms, respectively. NSWCPD Code 445 is also responsible for supporting the Technical Warrant Holders (TWHs) in developing, maintaining and enforcing specifications and standards associated with various systems, components and subcomponents utilized across the DOW, including but not limited to arc fault detection systems, electrical insulation systems and materials, transformers, motors and motor controllers, steam turbine and diesel generators, cables and cableways, lighting, and associated monitoring, control and protective devices.

The scope of this contract includes all necessary program management, engineering, logistics, lab support, and software and cybersecurity services to support in the acquisition and life cycle management of the Electric Plant and Electric Propulsion systems that fall within the cognizance of NSWCPD Codes 443 and 445 as specified herein and for the platforms and systems listed as follows:

Major Programs

· CVNs

· Ships

· Submarines

· Undersea

Cross-Program Technical Areas

· Arc fault detection systems

· Bus transfer switches (Manual Bus Transfer (MBT)/Automatic Bus Transfer (ABT)/Static Automatic Bus Transfer (SABT))

· Thermal imaging (also known as infrared surveys)

· Electric motors

· Electric motor controllers and Variable Speed Drives (VSD)

· Motor generator sets

· Generator sets and associated controls

· Sealed Insulation System (SIS) certifications

· Electrical insulation systems and materials

· Cables and cableways

· Transformers

· Magnetic bearings and associated controls

· Lighting systems

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: Cost-Plus, Fixed Fee – Seaport Task Order

Response Date: 13 August 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