51-0161 Sources Sought-LCS Independence Data Acquisition Units (DAU)

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N64498-25-RFPREQ-PD-51-0161
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Forecast
512_LCS DAU Panels IDIQ_FY27 (C) Federal forecast
Place of performance
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19112, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is conducting market research to procure thirteen (13) shipsets of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Independence Data Acquisition Units (DAUs) for their Advanced Engineering Control System (AECS) program. Each shipset will consist of twenty unique DAUs across nine different configuration types, with stringent military specifications including MIL-S-901D, MIL-S-167-1A, MIL-STD-461G, and MIL-STD-810H. Potential contractors must demonstrate comprehensive technical capabilities, maintain a Quality Management System certified to ISO 9001, and implement a Counterfeit Parts Prevention Plan. The government is seeking unclassified electronic capability statements submitted via email to jenny.e.tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil by 6:00 PM EST on June 13, 2025, with the subject line "N64498-25-RFPREQ-PD-51-0161". This sources sought notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal.

While no specific set-aside has been designated, the procurement appears to target small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Businesses, and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The current incumbent is Siemens, and interested contractors must maintain a SECRET clearance and be capable of performing at least 50% of work with their own employees. The anticipated contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ with a five-year performance period, including a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. DAUs must be manufactured no later than January 2027 and delivered at least three months before planned shipboard installation. Each DAU has specific technical requirements, including maximum dimensions of 44.5" H x 25.5" W x 12.75" and a weight of 270 lbs or less, operating on 24VDC power. The expected Request for Proposal is scheduled for release on July 1, 2025, under NAICS code 335314 for Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing.

Notice text

This Sources Sought notice is being issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), on behalf of the NSWCPD Code 512 Advance Engineering Control System (AECS) program. The Government is seeking information regarding the procurement of thirteen (13) shipsets of LCS Independence Data Acquisition Units (DAU). Specifications are listed in the attached Statement of Work and Attachment 1-Additional Specifications attached to this notice. Sources Sought requirements are listed in the Sources Sought Attachment. 

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Respondents shall provide capability statements with specific information regarding their ability to provide the required materials and services to the Point of Contact (POC) below. 

NSWCPD will only accept unclassified, electronic submissions. Responses shall be submitted via email to jenny.e.tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil by 06:00PM EST, 13 June 2025.

Responses shall list “ N64498-25-RFPREQ-PD-51-0161" in the subject line.

No phone calls shall be accepted. 

This notice is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal. This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government.  The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals.  This notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes.  

Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this notice. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this notice to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.  

Files

File Type Posted
SOW Attachment 1- Addtl Specs.docx DOCX document
Draft SOW for SSN - LCS Indy AECS DAUs (3).docx DOCX document
Sources Sought_2025 - LCS Indy AECS DAUs (Remaining Shipsets).docx DOCX document

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