Digital Video Surveillance System

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking a contractor to provide engineering and technical services for the design, development, fabrication, testing, repair, and fleet implementation of a Digital Video Surveillance System (DVSS) for DDG 51 Class ships. The solicitation (N6449825R4020) is an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed-price contract with specific technical requirements including DISA STIG compliance, cybersecurity standards, and integration with existing naval ship systems. Contractors must be appraised at CMMI Level 3 or equivalent for software development and demonstrate the ability to provide various DVSS configurations such as Qualification Test Sets, Shipsets, Lab Sets, and Installation Kits. Potential offerors must submit questions by December 17, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST, with the final proposal deadline set for January 20, 2025. The government expects to award the contract in April 2025 and is seeking comprehensive technical capabilities to support ship modernization efforts.

The contract is an unrestricted competition with a strong emphasis on small business participation, requiring a minimum of 20% ($10,000,000) small business involvement, though the proposed participation is 48% ($24,000,000). The contract will have a 60-month ordering period with a 72-month total performance period and a minimum guaranteed amount of $10,000. Each contract year will allow a maximum of 8 shipsets, with each shipset comprising 24 cameras and 7 Video Input Record Output Enclosures. The maximum order value per contract is $10,000,000, and the total contract value is estimated at $50,000,000. The place of performance will be in Philadelphia, PA 19112, specifically at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division. Small businesses can participate across various socioeconomic categories, including Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Women-Owned Small Business, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.