Development, Modernization, Acquisition, Deployment and Life Cycle Maintenance for the CG 47 Class Integrated Ship Control (ISC) System

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is seeking a cost-effective engineering and technical services contract for the CG 47 Class Integrated Ship Control (ISC) System, which encompasses the Machinery Control System, Ship Control System, and Local Area Network. The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command will award a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, Indefinite-Quantity, Indefinite-Delivery type contract to support comprehensive life-cycle maintenance and system engineering. Interested contractors must demonstrate the ability to perform at least 51% of work with their own employees and submit a 10-page white paper addressing corporate capabilities, past performance, and technical competence. Evaluation will focus on the contractor's capacity to serve as both an In-Service Engineering Agent and Software Support Agent, with specific emphasis on system engineering, configuration management, cybersecurity support, and program management. The response deadline is March 13, 2025, with submissions required via email to francis.j.brady14.civ@us.navy.mil by 5:00 pm EST.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity, making it open to a broad range of engineering services contractors. The contract will support seven active ships, including USS Philippine Sea, USS Princeton, and USS Normandy, with work involving both 1G and 2G ISC LAN configurations. Contractors must establish a secure development and test facility, maintain Authority to Operate, and follow NSWCPD Systems Engineering Process based on CMMI Level 3 standards. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services) and PSC code R425 (Professional Engineering/Technical Support), suggesting a focus on high-level technical engineering capabilities. While specific award values are not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the contract—covering system design, requirements management, integrated logistics support, and cybersecurity—implies a substantial and potentially multi-year engagement for the selected contractor.