AEGIS Combat System (ACS) Ship Integration and Test (SI&T) efforts – Final Solicitation

This announcement provides Set 18 of Bidder's Questions and Answers to Solicitation N00024-13-R-5100.

This announcement provides Set 17 of a Bidder's Question and Answer to Solicitation N00024-13-R-5100.

This announcement provides Set 16 of Bidder's Questions and Answers to Solicitation N00024-13-R-5100.

This announcement provides Set 15 of Bidder's Questions and Answers to Solicitation N00024-13-R-5100.

This announcement provides Amendment 0004 to Solicitation N00024-13-R-5100.

This announcement provides responses to bidder's questions and provides Amendment 0003 to Solicitation N00024-13-R-5100.

This announcement provides responses to bidder's questions and provides Amendment 0002 to Solicitation N00024-13-R-5100. Section J Attachments revised with this amendment are also attached.

Responses to final Solicitation Questions are hereby provided.

This announcement provides Amendment 0001 to Solicitation N00024-13-R-5100.  Section J Attachments revised with this amendment are also attached.

Response to Final Solicitation Question is hereby provided.

Responses to Final Solicitation Questions are hereby provided.

Due to an administrative oversight when the final solicitation was posted on 05 September, Exhibit A - Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL's), DD Form 1423 were not posted. This notice includes attachment EXhibit A - CDRL's. This notice does not result in changes to the final solicitation.

Attached are responses to questions that were submitted against the draft solicitation. These responses do not result in changes to the final solicitation posted on 05 September 2013.

This announcement provides the final solicitation and its attachments.  If Industry submitted questions that are not answered as a result of the final solicitation, Industry may electronically submit written questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements by sending an email to Ms. Sherri Patsos (sherri.patsos@navy.mil) and Mr. Jason Farrelly (jason.farrelly@navy.mil).  All such questions shall be received in writing within ten (10) calendar days after release of this final solicitation.

Response to a Draft Solicitation Question is hereby provided.  The final solicitation release will be in September 2013. If Industry submitted questions are not answered as a result of the final solicitation, NAVSEA will give industry ten (10) days to submit questions regarding the final solicitation.

Responses to the Draft Solicitation Questions are hereby provided.

Due to the unavailability of the Navy Electronic Business Opportunities (NECO) website, all files previously posted under N0002413R5100 are being reposted today via Federal Business Opportunity (FedBizOpps). None of the documents have been revised.

The final solicitation release will be in August 2013.  If Industry submitted questions are not answered as a result of the final solicitation, NAVSEA will give industry ten (10) days to submit questions regarding the final solicitation.  Offerors may electronically submit written questions requesting clarification of solicitation requirements by sending an email to Ms. Sherri Patsos (sherri.patsos@navy.mil), the cognizant Contract Specialist, and Mr. Jason Farrelly (jason.farrelly@navy.mil ) the cognizant Contracting Officer.

The final solicitation release will be in July 2013, after the fourth of July holiday. If Industry submitted questions are not answered as a result of the final solicitation, NAVSEA will give industry ten (10) days to submit questions regarding the final solicitation.

This revised pre-solicitation notice provides a draft excerpt of Section L, Technical Approach, under this solicitation for industry review. The evaluation criteria specified in Section M for the Technical Approach will not be provided until the final solicitation. Questions may be submitted associated with the Technical Approach however it is at the discretion of the Navy whether responses will be provided prior to the release of the final RFP. The final solicitation release is expected in Late Third Quarter FY13. NAVSEA will give industry ten (10) days to submit questions regarding the final solicitation.

This revised pre-solicitation notice provides a draft Attachment 21, Sample Problems, under this solicitation for industry review. Sample Problems will be included in Section L and in the evaluation criteria specified in Section M of the final solicitation. Questions may be submitted associated with Attachment 21, Sample Problems, however it is at the discretion of the Navy whether responses will be provided prior to the release of the final RFP. The final solicitation release is expected in Late Third Quarter FY13. NAVSEA will give industry ten (10) days to submit questions regarding the final solicitation.

Responses to Draft Solicitation Questions are hereby provided.

At this time a draft solicitation is attached for industry questions and comments. The government will be accepting questions through 5 PM EST on 18 January 2013. All questions should be electronically submitted to Ms. Jennifer L. Thompson (jennifer.l.thompson1@navy.mil) and Mr. Brendan O’Mara (brendan.o’mara@navy.mil). Only questions transmitted electronically will receive a response. It is the Government’s intention that questions and responses will be distributed electronically to all Offerors. Information provided with each question should include the document name, document date, specific page, paragraph, clause or other definitive citation requiring clarification. Questions will be answered and may be incorporated into the final Request for Proposal (RFP) at the discretion of the Navy.



Questions received after the date set forth above may not be answered prior to the release of the final RFP.

Offerors are hereby notified that from time to time, the Government may post additional information to the web site relating to this solicitation (e.g. responses to questions). It is the Offerors responsibility to check the web site for any such information.



Access to classified and other restricted information being made available as attachment(s) to this solicitation can be obtained at https://viewnet.nswcdd.navy.mil. Connection instructions are contained in Attachment J-28. Offerors who are unable to access the information on VIEWNET should submit a written request to the Contracting Officer Mr. Brendan O’Mara at brendan.o’mara@navy.mil or the Contract Specialist Jennifer L. Thompson at jennifer.l.thompson1@navy.mil.

The written request must include data on the company facility and specific individual(s) requiring access as follows: facility security clearance level, issuing Government agency, and expiration date; facility security office phone/fax numbers; facility storage level, cage code, and complete destination address’ personnel for whom access to classified data is requested to include full name; security clearance level, issuing Government agency, and expiration date; date of birth; and city/state of birth. Once a prospective Offeror’s “need-to-know†and security clearance is verified, classified attachments will be provided. For all Offerors seeking access to these materials through VIEWNET or via the Contract Specialist, “need-to-know†shall only apply to those Offerors who can demonstrate that they meet the security requirements of this solicitation.

Offerors must submit the documentation specified above to the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist, in order to receive access to these materials. Access to these materials will be granted solely for the purpose of preparing a proposal under this solicitation, and does not establish a common “need-to-know†with any other program, contract, or effort.



This pre-solicitation notice is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable.

Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the Naval Sea Systems Command. Disclaimer: This pre-solicitation notice is for information only, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via FEDBIZOPPS/NECO and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This is not an RFP or a promise to issue an RFP and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.

This modification notice provides an updated Industry Day Presentation package, which amends the Contract Information, the Section B Structure, the Notional SI&T Contract Award Schedule, and the AEGIS SI&T Contract Sole Source and Competitive Award Schedule. NAVSEA intends to issue a draft solicitation in Early Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13). Sections L and M will not be released until the final solicitation. NAVSEA will give Industry fifteen (15) days to provide questions regarding the draft solicitation. The final solicitation release is expected in Late Second Quarter FY13. Access to classified and other restricted information, such as Technical Data Packages (TDPs) associated with attachment(s) to the draft solicitation will be obtained and available on VIEWNet.

Access instructions to VIEWNet will be provided with the draft solicitation. The Navy will not entertain questions to this modification notice. Interested parties can submit questions once the draft solicitation is posted.

This Modification Notice provides the questions received after the Industry Day on 21 September 2012, and the Government responses to each question.

** This Modification Notice provides the Industry Day presentation provided on 21 September 2012, as was announced below. **



The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a competitive solicitation for AEGIS Combat System (ACS) Ship Integration and Test (SI&T) efforts. The anticipated requirements include SI&T engineering and technical efforts required to deliver fully integrated combat systems in support of future DDG 51 class new construction ships, fleet modernization programs for in-service DDG 51 and CG 47 class AEGIS ships, and BMD capability upgrades beginning in FY14. AEGIS SI&T represents the management of the physical design, installation, test, and maintenance from concept development throughout a ship’s lifecycle of warfare systems to build and maintain combat ready ships.

These efforts are focused on the interface and ship design, equipment installation and planning, industrial level testing, and at-sea qualification of the combat system during construction, extended availabilities, and sea trials. Post-delivery SI&T support for DDGs 117 and 118, new construction SI&T for Advanced Capability Build (ACB) 16/Technology Insertion (TI) 16 ships, and ACB 16/TI 16 modernization ships will be included in this procurement.



The Department of the Navy’s (DoN) Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) intends to host an Industry Day for the AEGIS SI&T in order to present an overview of the SI&T program and planned requirement. The AEGIS SI&T Industry Day will be held on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Naval Sea Systems Command, Building 197 Auditorium, 1333 Isaac Hull Ave., SE, Washington DC, 20376.

Check-in will be from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Briefings will begin promptly at 9 a.m. No recording devices or cameras are permitted in Building 197. If registrants bring cell phones with cameras, they will be asked to check the phones at the Security Office when checking in and can pick them up at the conclusion of the event. Any cell phones without cameras must be turned off during the briefings. The following information is provided: a) the Industry Day is open to all companies and individuals who have registered for the event and received a registration confirmation. All interested parties must register with Mr. Brett Bikowski via email at Brett.Bikowski@navy.mil. Registration will be open from September 6, 2012 through 10 a.m.

September 13, 2012, or until the number of registrants reaches 150 people; b) Due to limited seating capacity, each company will be limited to 6 registrants per company on a first come basis; c) Registration will be verified prior to entrance; d) All interested companies will be given the opportunity at registration to provide a POC name and contact information for their company. This list will be compiled and provided back to all Industry Day Contractor POCs to facilitate teaming and subcontractor arrangements; e) Written questions may be deposited in a box the day of the event and will be considered for answers after the event. Answers will be provided via posting to Naval Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) and Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps).



The information provided by the Government at Industry Day is for information purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or Request for Quotation, and is not a commitment by the Government to issue a contract or order.

The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, nor will the Government return any data provided. No solicitations are currently available; any release will be announced on NECO (www.neco.navy.mil) and FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov). It is the potential offerors’ responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any future solicitation. Point of Contact is Mr. Brett Bikowski, SEA 02531B, 202-781-5178, Brett.Bikowski@navy.mil.

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a competitive solicitation for AEGIS Combat System (ACS) Ship Integration and Test (SI&T) efforts. The anticipated requirements include SI&T engineering and technical efforts required to deliver fully integrated combat systems in support of future DDG 51 class new construction ships, fleet modernization programs for in-service DDG 51 and CG 47 class AEGIS ships, and BMD capability upgrades beginning in FY14. AEGIS SI&T represents the management of the physical design, installation, test, and maintenance from concept development throughout a ship’s lifecycle of warfare systems to build and maintain combat ready ships. These efforts are focused on the interface and ship design, equipment installation and planning, industrial level testing, and at-sea qualification of the combat system during construction, extended availabilities, and sea trials.

Post-delivery SI&T support for DDGs 117 and 118, new construction SI&T for Advanced Capability Build (ACB) 16/Technology Insertion (TI) 16 ships, and ACB 16/TI 16 modernization ships will be included in this procurement.



The Department of the Navy’s (DoN) Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) intends to host an Industry Day for the AEGIS SI&T in order to present an overview of the SI&T program and planned requirement. The AEGIS SI&T Industry Day will be held on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Naval Sea Systems Command, Building 197 Auditorium, 1333 Isaac Hull Ave., SE, Washington DC, 20376. Check-in will be from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Briefings will begin promptly at 9 a.m.

No recording devices or cameras are permitted in Building 197. If registrants bring cell phones with cameras, they will be asked to check the phones at the Security Office when checking in and can pick them up at the conclusion of the event. Any cell phones without cameras must be turned off during the briefings. The following information is provided: a) the Industry Day is open to all companies and individuals who have registered for the event and received a registration confirmation. All interested parties must register with Mr. Brett Bikowski via email at Brett.Bikowski@navy.mil. Registration will be open from September 6, 2012 through 10 a.m. September 13, 2012, or until the number of registrants reaches 150 people; b) Due to limited seating capacity, each company will be limited to 6 registrants per company on a first come basis; c) Registration will be verified prior to entrance; d) All interested companies will be given the opportunity at registration to provide a POC name and contact information for their company.

This list will be compiled and provided back to all Industry Day Contractor POCs to facilitate teaming and subcontractor arrangements; e) Written questions may be deposited in a box the day of the event and will be considered for answers after the event. Answers will be provided via posting to Naval Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) and Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps).



The information provided by the Government at Industry Day is for information purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or Request for Quotation, and is not a commitment by the Government to issue a contract or order. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, nor will the Government return any data provided.

No solicitations are currently available; any release will be announced on NECO (www.neco.navy.mil) and FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov). It is the potential offerors’ responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any future solicitation. Point of Contact is Mr. Brett Bikowski, SEA 02531B, 202-781-5178, Brett.Bikowski@navy.mil.

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a competitive solicitation for AEGIS Combat System (ACS) Ship Integration and Test (SI&T) efforts. The anticipated requirements include SI&T engineering and technical efforts required to deliver fully integrated combat systems in support of future DDG 51 class new construction ships, fleet modernization programs for in-service DDG 51 and CG 47 class AEGIS ships, and BMD capability upgrades beginning in FY14. AEGIS SI&T represents the management of the physical design, installation, test, and maintenance from concept development throughout a ship’s lifecycle of warfare systems to build and maintain combat ready ships. These efforts are focused on the interface and ship design, equipment installation and planning, industrial level testing, and at-sea qualification of the combat system during construction, extended availabilities, and sea trials.

Post-delivery SI&T support for DDGs 117 and 118, new construction SI&T for Advanced Capability Build (ACB) 16/Technology Insertion (TI) 16 ships, and ACB 16/TI 16 modernization ships will be included in this procurement.



The Department of the Navy’s (DoN) Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) intends to host an Industry Day for the AEGIS SI&T in order to present an overview of the SI&T program and planned requirement. The AEGIS SI&T Industry Day will be held on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Naval Sea Systems Command, Building 197 Auditorium, 1333 Isaac Hull Ave., SE, Washington DC, 20376. Check-in will be from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Briefings will begin promptly at 9 a.m.

The following information is provided: a) the Industry Day is open to all companies and individuals who have registered for the event and received a registration confirmation. All interested parties must register with Mr. Brett Bikowski via email at Brett.Bikowski@navy.mil. Registration will be open from September 6, 2012 through 10 a.m. September 13, 2012, or until the number of registrants reaches 150 people; b) Due to limited seating capacity, each company will be limited to 6 registrants per company on a first come basis; c) Registration will be verified prior to entrance; d) All interested companies will be given the opportunity at registration to provide a POC name and contact information for their company.

This list will be compiled and provided back to all Industry Day Contractor POCs to facilitate teaming and subcontractor arrangements; e) Written questions may be deposited in a box the day of the event and will be considered for answers after the event. Answers will be provided via posting to Naval Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) and Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps).



The information provided by the Government at Industry Day is for information purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or Request for Quotation, and is not a commitment by the Government to issue a contract or order. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, nor will the Government return any data provided.

No solicitations are currently available; any release will be announced on NECO (www.neco.navy.mil) and FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov). It is the potential offerors’ responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any future solicitation. Point of Contact is Mr. Brett Bikowski, SEA 02531B, 202-781-5178, Brett.Bikowski@navy.mil.

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a competitive solicitation for AEGIS Combat System (ACS) Ship Integration and Test (SI&T) efforts. The anticipated requirements include SI&T engineering and technical efforts required to deliver fully integrated combat systems in support of future DDG 51 class new construction ships, fleet modernization programs for in-service DDG 51 and CG 47 class AEGIS ships, and BMD capability upgrades beginning in FY14. AEGIS SI&T represents the management of the physical design, installation, test, and maintenance from concept development throughout a ship’s lifecycle of warfare systems to build and maintain combat ready ships. These efforts are focused on the interface and ship design, equipment installation and planning, industrial level testing, and at-sea qualification of the combat system during construction, extended availabilities, and sea trials.

Post-delivery SI&T support for DDGs 117 and 118, new construction SI&T for Advanced Capability Build (ACB) 16/Technology Insertion (TI) 16 ships, and ACB 16/TI 16 modernization ships will be included in this procurement.



The Department of the Navy’s (DoN) Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) intends to host an Industry Day for the AEGIS SI&T in order to present an overview of the SI&T program and planned requirement. The AEGIS SI&T Industry Day will be held on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Naval Sea Systems Command, Building 197 Auditorium, 1333 Isaac Hull Ave., SE, Washington DC, 20376. Check-in will be from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Briefings will begin promptly at 9 a.m.

The following information is provided: a) the Industry Day is open to all companies and individuals who have registered for the event and received a registration confirmation. All interested parties must register with Mr. Brett Bikowski via email at Brett.Bikowski@navy.mil. Registration will be open from September 6, 2012 through 10 a.m. September 13, 2012, or until the number of registrants reaches 150 people; b) Due to limited seating capacity, each company will be limited to 3 registrants per company on a first come basis; c) Registration will be verified prior to entrance; d) All interested companies will be given the opportunity at registration to provide a POC name and contact information for their company.

This list will be compiled and provided back to all Industry Day Contractor POCs to facilitate teaming and subcontractor arrangements; e) Written questions may be deposited in a box the day of the event and will be considered for answers after the event. Answers will be provided via posting to Naval Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) and Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps).



The information provided by the Government at Industry Day is for information purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or Request for Quotation, and is not a commitment by the Government to issue a contract or order. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, nor will the Government return any data provided.

No solicitations are currently available; any release will be announced on NECO (www.neco.navy.mil) and FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov). It is the potential offerors’ responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any future solicitation. Point of Contact is Mr. Brett Bikowski, SEA 02531B, 202-781-5178, Brett.Bikowski@navy.mil.

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a competitive solicitation for AEGIS Combat System (ACS) Ship Integration and Test (SI&T) efforts. The anticipated requirements include SI&T engineering and technical efforts required to deliver fully integrated combat systems in support of future DDG 51 class new construction ships, fleet modernization programs for in-service DDG 51 and CG 47 class AEGIS ships, and BMD capability upgrades beginning in FY14. AEGIS SI&T represents the management of the physical design, installation, test, and maintenance from concept development throughout a ship’s lifecycle of warfare systems to build and maintain combat ready ships. These efforts are focused on the interface and ship design, equipment installation and planning, industrial level testing, and at-sea qualification of the combat system during construction, extended availabilities, and sea trials.

Post-delivery SI&T support for DDGs 117 and 118, new construction SI&T for Advanced Capability Build (ACB) 16/Technology Insertion (TI) 16 ships, and ACB 16/TI 16 modernization ships will be included in this procurement.



The Department of the Navy’s (DoN) Program Executive Office, Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) intends to host an Industry Day for the AEGIS SI&T in order to present an overview of the SI&T program and planned requirement. The AEGIS SI&T Industry Day will be held on Friday, September 21, 2012 at Naval Sea Systems Command, Building 197 Auditorium, 1333 Isaac Hull Ave., SE, Washington DC, 20376. Check-in will be from 8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Briefings will begin promptly at 9 a.m.

The following information is provided: a) the Industry Day is open to all companies and individuals who have registered for the event and received a registration confirmation. All interested parties must register with Mr. Brett Bikowski via email at Brett.Bikowski@navy.mil. Registration will be open from September 6, 2012 through 10 a.m. September 13, 2012, or until the number of registrants reaches 150 people; b) Due to limited seating capacity, each company will be limited to 3 registrants per company on a first come basis; c) Registration will be verified prior to entrance; d) All interested companies will be given the opportunity at registration to provide a POC name and contact information for their company.

This list will be compiled and provided back to all Industry Day Contractor POCs to facilitate teaming and subcontractor arrangements; e) Written questions may be deposited in a box the day of the event and will be considered for answers after the event. Answers will be provided via posting to Naval Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) and Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps).



The information provided by the Government at Industry Day is for information purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or Request for Quotation, and is not a commitment by the Government to issue a contract or order. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, nor will the Government return any data provided.

No solicitations are currently available; any release will be announced on NECO (www.neco.navy.mil) and FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov). It is the potential offerors’ responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any future solicitation. Point of Contact is Mr. Brett Bikowski, SEA 02531B, 202-781-5178, Brett.Bikowski@navy.mil.