DDG 1000 Zumwalt Combat System Acquisition, Sustainment, and Modernization

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to utilize other than full and open competition to award a contract for the integration and testing support for the DDG 1000 Class hereafter, referred to as the Zumwalt Combat  System (ZCS) Acquisition, Sustainment, and Modernization (AS&M) to Raytheon Technologies, Missile Defense Systems (RMD), Tewksbury using other than full and open competition pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) and as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1.

RMD will be awarded a contract for the integration and testing support for the ZCS AS&M.  The integration and testing support for the ZCS AS&M includes hull-specific Mission Systems Equipment (MSE), Total Ship Computing Environment Infrastructure (TSCEi) hardware/equipment and  non-recurring engineering services supporting: Combat System installation and integration; Hull Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E); Engineering Control System (ECS) and Mission Systems Activation (MSA); computer program development; correction and maintenance; repairs; design excursions; supportability studies; obsolescence mitigation; threat analysis; testing; training; integrated logistics support; and development of shipboard integrated training

The Government intends to award a single contract for this effort resulting in a five (5)-year period of performance, with one (1) base year and four (4) option years, to continue activation, sustainment, and modernization of ZCS for all three ships currently supported under contract N00024-17-C-5145. The Government anticipates contract award in Fiscal Year 2023.

The proposed contract is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1.  This notice is not a request for competitive proposals.  Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, however, information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Responses to this notice must be received by 5:00 pm EST on 26 June 2020.  Responses shall be submitted via e-mail to daniel.kittrell@navy.mil and shall reference subject title “FY23 Zumwalt Combat System (ZCS) Acquisition, Sustainment, and Modernization (AS&M) Effort”.    

Contracting Office Address:

Naval Sea Systems Command (SEA 02)

1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE

Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia 20376

United States

Place of Performance:

50 Apple Hill Drive

Tewksbury, Massachusetts 01876

United States

NOTE: This is a synopsis intended to provide potential offerors with a summary of the subject procurement.  This notice is for information only, is subject to modification, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts.  The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice.  If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via the Beta Sam page located at www.beta.sam.gov and interested parties must comply with that announcement.