COLUMBIA and Dreadnought Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program Underwater Launcher Production

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). No solicitation exists at this time. The Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) seeks sources that can provide Shipyard Field Operations, Program Management, Systems Engineering, Documentation, Logistics and Hardware Production Activities in support of the COLUMBIA and Dreadnought Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program.

PURPOSE OF NOTICE: The Sources Sought is being used as a Market Research tool to determine potential sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a possible RFP. The Government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. We are only requesting capability statements from potential contractors at this time.

RESPONSE DEADLINE: Interested sources shall submit a capability package by 5:00 PM (EST)  on February 20, 2021 (15 pages or less) containing: (1) Company name and Address; (2) Company Point of Contact; (3) Email Address; (4) Phone Number, (5) specifics addressing the tasking listed below and company’s capability, 6) specifics addressing existing subject matter expertise of Launcher Systems Integration Support under the D5 FBM Program, 7) related past performance and 8) general corporate information. Facilities and US citizen personnel must have a Secret Clearance or higher, and be International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant. In addition, prospective sources should be able to receive, generate, modify and store classified documentation.

If applicable, please indicate which portions of the response are proprietary and mark them accordingly. Failure to provide a response does not preclude participation in any possible future competitive RFP for which a business is eligible to participate in, if any is issued. It is the responsibility of the interested businesses to monitor the beta.SAM.gov website for additional information pertaining to any potential acquisition.

Electronic responses are acceptable if prepared in Microsoft 2016 compatible format. Email electronic responses to Jose Blanco (email: jose.blanco@ssp.navy.mil) with "Sources Sought" in the subject line of the email.

REQUIREMENT: The Contractor must demonstrate the capability to provide the services as detailed below. This list is not all inclusive.

1. Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS) Launcher Subsystem knowledge and experience

a. Deployed System: program plans, policies and procedures, and underwater launch expertise.

b. COLUMBIA and DREADNOUGHT, Trident II, Launcher hardware design, interface, configuration control, and supply base expertise.

c. Shipyard Installation and performance of Launcher Installation Test protocols.

2. On-site support capabilities at Washington, DC; Sunnyvale, CA; Crane, IN; Cape Canaveral, FL; General Dynamics – Electric Boat, Groton, CT or Quonset Point, RI;  Barrow Shipyard United Kingdom (UK).

3. System Engineering and Project Management support experience capable of integrating Launcher activities across a complex group of government agencies, contractors, and vendors.

4. Cyber Security / Information Assurance knowledge and experience.

5. Documentation and information management knowledge and experience.

6. Launcher Subsystem production capability, knowledge and experience.

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: Primary places of performance and support shall be provided at SSP Headquarters at the Washington Navy Yard and at Sunnyvale, CA. Work will also be performed at General Dynamics – Electric Boat,  (Groton, CT and Quonset Point, RI) and United Kingdom (UK) Barrow Shipyard.