Sources Sought N0017825Q0010_GDMS.pdf
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This Sources Sought Notice from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) announces the intent to establish a sole-source contract with General Dynamic Mission Systems, Inc. (GDMS) for engineering and obsolescence support for the Common Total Ship Computing Environment (C-TSCE). The contract type is to be determined (either BOA or IDIQ) with Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Firm Fixed Price orders over a 5-year period, with maximum value TBD.
The scope includes in-service engineering and life cycle support for C-TSCE variant systems, encompassing C5I critical engineering, design, integration, test and evaluation, software development, system upgrades, logistics, configuration management, and training systems. The work will primarily support the Littoral Combat Ship with potential expansion to other ship classes. GDMS is being selected as the sole source contractor because they are the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the Independence variant combat system and have unique expertise with the Integrated Combat Management System (ICMS), its interfaces, C5I elements, software applications, and networking environment. The contract will be awarded under FAR 6.302-1 authority for sole source procurement.
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NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER DAHLGREN DIVISION
DAM NECK ACTIVITY (NSWCDD DNA)
Sources Sought Notice #N0017825Q0010
Engineering and Obsolescence Support for Common Total Ship Computing Environment
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), located in Dahlgren, VA intends to establish a contract, type to be determined ((TBD): Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) / Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)), on a sole source basis with General Dynamic Mission Systems, Inc. (GDMS) of 100 Plastic Save Pittsfield MA 01201-3632. It is anticipated that Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) orders, with a maximum ordering value TBD, will be placed against the contract vehicle during a five (5) year period from the date the contract vehicle becomes effective.
The primary products and services include overall in-service engineering and life cycle support for Common Total Ship Computing Environment (C-TSCE) variant system consisting of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems (C5I) critical engineering; design; integration; test and evaluation; software development, testing, and load; system upgrade/replacement planning onboard and at sites;
logistics product development and distribution; configuration management of the systems and logistics products; as well as training systems. These activities will be executed at a minimum to support the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), with the possibility of other ship classes, C51 equipment, components, software, and training. GDMS is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Independence variant combat system consisting of the Integrated Combat Management System (ICMS), its interfaces, C51 elements, software applications, and the networking environment. As the OEM, GDMS has the unique and extensive knowledge and expertise related to the variant’s combat system. GDMS currently supports this requirement on a sole source basis.
THIS REQUIREMENT IS ADVERTISED AS SOLE SOURCE. THE NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR
INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.
This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c) (1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The primary point of contact for this synopsis is Ai K Massey.
Contract Specialist: Ai Massey, ai.k.massey.civ@us.navy.mil Procuring Contracting Officer: Christin J. Simpson, christin.j.simpson.civ@us.navy.mil
Contracting Office Address:
Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Contracts Division, Code 025 Dahlgren, Virginia 22448 United States
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