BBG System Upgrade

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N0017825Q6732
Agency
Naval Sea Systems Command Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
8(a) Sole Source

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
PSC
R425 Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical
Place of performance
Dahlgren, Virginia 22448, United States
Points of contact

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking a sole source acquisition from BBG Incorporated for a critical system upgrade to the BBG-D2F-SPW1 navigation system for the USS John L. Canley. The solicitation, identified as N0017825Q6732, requires two specific services: engineering services to upgrade the navigation system and onboard support for installation of upgrades to the MK 38 MOD 4 machine gun system. The procurement will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Proposals are due by 12:00 p.m. EST on March 27, 2025, with an anticipated award date of April 21, 2025. Potential contractors must submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation and complete all required representations outlined in FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3.

The contract opportunity is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541990 for professional, scientific, and technical services. BBG Incorporated, located in Chesapeake, VA, is the exclusive provider of these services, with the government emphasizing that without this upgrade, the ship's Structural Test Fire schedule could be delayed by up to one year, potentially causing over $800,000 in re-work costs. The place of performance is Dahlgren, VA 22448, and the contract will be firm fixed-price. The scope of work involves ensuring software upgrades are compatible with the current system and providing necessary installation and testing support. The government's primary objective is to enable system operation, data processing, and live fire engagements without adding risk to the mission, with shipping and freight costs to be included to the Dahlgren, VA location.

Notice text

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION #:    N0017825Q6732

Submitted by: James Embrey

NAICS Code:  541990

FSC/PSC Code:  R425

Anticipated Date to be published in SAM.gov:  03/20/2025

Anticipated Closing Date: 03/27/2025

Contracts POC Name:  James Embrey

Telephone#:  540-498-5241

Email Address:  james.d.embrey3.civ@us.navy.mil

Code and Description:  E – BBG System Upgrade

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.   

Synopsis/Solicitation N0017825Q6732 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  The synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Regulation as indicated in the attached SF1449.  The SF1449 form is being utilized to generate the applicable clauses from the Standard Procurement System. 

This requirement is eligible for small business set-aside.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis for the following services provided by BBG Inc.: Part number BBG-ENGSER/Engineering services to upgrade BBG-D2F-SPW1, Part Number BBG-INSTALL/Provide support for the installation of upgrades to BBG-D2F-SPW1.  BBG Incorporated is located in Chesapeake, VA.  The Offeror shall ensure they can provide the requirements listed in the attached Requirements List.

The required installation of software upgrades and onboard support to BBG-D2F-SPW1 "hot fix" software. The upgrade must be compatible (form, fit, and function) with the currently installed system. Without the navigation software, installation, and testing, theship schedule for Structural Test Fire would be delayed until the next ship availability, while it is forward deployed. Implementing this update will allow system operation, data processing, and live fire engagements without adding risk to the Government. Failure to receive the engineering services to complete the navigation interface upgrade will result in a loss of upward to 1 year in re-work and over $800,000.00 to replicate an update to a new interface for the Machine Gun System   The required services is exclusive to BBG Incorporated. 

Please include shipping/freight cost to Dahlgren, VA 22448-5114. Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) will be utilized for award in accordance with FAR Part 13.  The order shall be firm fixed price.  

All responsible offerors must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3. Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied FAR Part 19. All offerors may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.  The completion and submission to the Government of an offer shall indicate the Offeror’s unconditional agreement to the terms and conditions in this solicitation. Offers may be rejected if an exception to the terms or conditions set forth in this solicitation is taken.

At time of proposal submission please submit any historical data and published pricing.  Award will be made based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Offerors may obtain information on registration in SAM by calling 866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Quote is due 27 March 2025, no later than 12:00 p.m. EST with an anticipated award date by 21 April 2025.  Questions and responses regarding this synopsis/solicitation may be submitted by e-mail to james.d.embrey3.civ@us.navy.mil@us.navy.mil  to the RFQ closing.  Please be sure to include Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017825Q6732 in the subject line.

Attachments –

-SF1449: Solicitation for Commercial Items

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