5 year IDIQ All level 1 and SUBSAFE Material.

NSWCPD intends to award a 5 year IDIQ for the procurement of CLB Drum Shafts, push rods, cable cutters, and other associated installation hardware. All level 1 and SUBSAFE.

Background:

The AN/BRR-6 Towed Communication system is a towed buoy array installed and operated on SSBN class submarines. The system consists of a towed buoy radio receiving set, buoy nest and cradle, a cable cutter assembly, and associated reeling machine. Within the cable cutter assembly, a cylindrical pushrod connects an inboard, linear hydraulic cylinder to the external blade mechanism. This pushrod is secured to the cylinder actuator by a socket head cap screw, nut, and associated washers, all within the SUBSAFE boundary. In addition, a blade base is secured to the opposite end of the pushrod by a pin, also within the SUBSAFE boundary. These items associated with the cable cutter will be manufactured under this contract.

The reeling machine assembly consists of a hydraulic motor, keyed to a rotating drum which mechanically deploys and stows the towed buoy cable assembly. This drum is keyed to the hydraulic motor via a LEVEL I hull-penetrating shaft. The shaft is secured in place by an inboard retention nut, which is within the SUBSAFE boundary. These two items associated with the reeling machine shall be manufactured under this contract.

Summary of Scope:

The contractor shall fabricate, conduct certification testing, and deliver material components for the Cable Cutter and Reeling Machine Assembly. All material components are LEVEL I Material and/or Material to be installed in a SUBSAFE Boundary.

Pre-requisites - Contractor shall confirm they have the following:

Contractor shall have a NAVSEA approved Quality Management System (QMS)

Contractor shall be ISO 9001 certified.

Contractor shall have experience with Class M-1, Category A welding in accordance with 9074-AR-GIB-010/27.

Contractor shall be capable of performing Radiological Testing (RT)

Contractor shall provide experience machining super alloys (Inconel 625)

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Respondents shall provide capability statements with specific information regarding their ability to provide the required services to meet the NSWCPD's needs as detailed in the attached draft statement of work. Responding statements are not to exceed ten (10) pages in length. Responses shall be in electronic format (Microsoft Word or PDF preferred). A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page shall include the company name, address, CAGE Code, Business Size Status for North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.

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