Hydraulic Actuator Designs and First Article Test (FAT) Units

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) intends to issue a competitive solicitation for the procurement of the two (2) subsea hydraulic actuator designs and three (3) First Article Test (FAT) units for a U.S. Navy application. The first design is a multi-stage actuator that will have a quantity of one (1) present in each system. The second design is a single-stage actuator that will have a quantity of two (2) present in each system (left and right variant). Each of the two (2) designs will have detailed technical requirements that will be included in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Additionally, the three (3) First Article Test (FAT) units will include one (1) multi-stage actuator and two (2) single-stage actuators (one of each variant - left and right).

The official Request for Proposal (RFP) along with any amendments will be published on the Federal Business Opportunities website at http://www.fbo.gov. THE RFP WILL BE AVAILABLE IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT ONLY. Written proposals will be requested. Interested offerors should monitor FEDBIZOPPS for the release of the RFP. No CDs or hard copies will be provided. The RFP is anticipated for release in January of Fiscal Year (FY) 2019, with award anticipated in September of FY 2019.

Additionally, it is anticipated that an award of a Multiple Award, Definite Quantity, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract(s) type will be made to up to two (2) technically acceptable, best value tradeoff offerors. The estimated period of performance will be a one-year base period and a one-year option period that will be exercised at the Government's discretion.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 333611; Small Business Size Standard is 750 employees.

The Product Service Code (PSC) for this effort is 9999.

All offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be considered for award. For further information and instructions please visit www.SAM.gov.

Be advised that periodic access to the websites listed above is essential for obtaining updated documentation and information regarding subject procurement. All questions and comments will be entertained after release of the solicitation.

Disclaimer: This pre-solicitation notice is for information only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. If a competitive solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via FEDBIZOPPS, and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This is not a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation, and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.

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