FY21-21237_and_FY21-20057 Launcher Modified Cell Covers

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command seeks to procure four prototype Launcher Modified Cell Covers and 40 production ESSM Launcher Cell Covers to support maintenance of the MK 29 Guided Missile Launching System. Quotes are due by June 13, 2021 and will be evaluated using the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. The solicitation also includes requirements for related engineering design services and prototype materials.

There is no set-aside designation. The incumbent contractor is the only source considered capable of performing the specialized engineering and manufacturing work due to its extensive expertise with the system requirements and design constraints. The justification cites avoidance of project delays from a new contractor learning the complexities as the reason for a sole source award. Performance will take place in Port Hueneme, California and Norfolk, Virginia with prototype delivery required by October 2021 and production quantities due by January 2022.