Integrated Combat System (ICS) MK 6 MOD X Full Rate Production (Foundry Hardware Factory)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0002425R5200
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334118 Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Sea Systems Command has published a Special Notice for the Integrated Combat System (ICS) MK 6 MOD X Full Rate Production, specifically for "The Foundry Hardware Factory" initiative. This announcement provides a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) N00024-25-R-5200 for the Navy's Surface Fleet hardware pipeline called "The Foundry," which will replace legacy hardware obsolescence management and technical evolution cycles and processes. The planned contract vehicle is a single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at approximately $1.5 billion over five years. The draft RFP is not a formal solicitation and carries no funding obligations, serving instead as a tool for gathering industry feedback. The government has released multiple rounds of questions and answers to clarify requirements and address industry concerns.
The primary purpose of The Foundry is to establish a scalable process for continuously delivering updates and upgrades to hardware and software components in shipboard combat systems across Surface Force ship-classes and land-based sites. Industry feedback on the draft RFP was initially due by November 29, 2024, with the government continuing to release updated questions and responses through June 2025. To participate and access Government Furnished Information, interested contractors must submit a current DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement) and execute a Terms of Use Agreement to demonstrate eligibility for export-controlled information. The contract scope includes hardware and software catalog management, cloud infrastructure software engineering, hardware component procurement, and engineering support services with Impact Level 5 security requirements. The initiative encompasses cybersecurity compliance, configuration management, system engineering, and technical protection architecture across multiple ship platforms and laboratory environments.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
Update 3 (11 June 2025)
This notice serves to provide responses to bidders' questions and to inform interested parties that the anticipated release of the forthcoming procurement has been adjusted. This shift is due to the adjustment of key program milestones and ship availabilities, which have moved to the right. While a new firm date has not yet been finalized, the Government is actively working and remains committed to keeping you informed.
The Government remains highly interested in robust industry engagement and participation. As we continue to shape the scope of this future procurement, our objective is to develop a strategy that supports multi-vendor solutions and delivers optimal capability in support of the warfighter and mission objectives.
The Government intends to release additional information in the near future, which may include:
• A potential future industry day
• A revised draft Request for Proposal (RFP) that aligns with the updated strategic direction
The Government sincerely appreciates industry’s continued interest and partnership. Stakeholders are encouraged to monitor SAM for future updates and opportunities to engage as we move toward the release of the modified RFP. The Government will provide an update as soon as it becomes available.
Update 2 (4 December 2024)
The purpose of this update is to provide a response to Bidder's question and revise the response date.
Update 1 (6 November 2024)
The purpose of this update is to provide a response to Bidder's question, revise the response date, and provide a revised draft RFP.
Original
The purpose of this announcement is to provide DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) N00024-25-R-5200. This draft RFP is for the Navy’s Surface Fleet hardware pipeline “The Foundry.” The Foundry will replace legacy hardware obsolescence management and technical evolution cycles and processes. A single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is the planned contract vehicle.
This draft RFP shall not be construed as a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, or as an obligation on the part of the Government. This announcement may or may not translate into an actual procurement in the future. There is no funding associated with this draft RFP announcement. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any cost incurred by respondents. Any information submitted by respondents as a result of this announcement is strictly voluntary. No information contained in this draft RFP shall supersede any information contained in the final RFP if issued. The formal RFP (including amendments), when issued, is the only solicitation document that should be relied upon in determining the Government’s requirements.
A draft RFP is an important tool to seek input from Industry on the Government’s requirement and to ensure greater understanding on both sides of the acquisition. Respondents may provide feedback to the Government by highlighting errors, omissions and ambiguities, and provide any other comments and suggestions. Respondents should provide feedback to the Government by submitting a mark-up of the draft RFP utilizing the track changes and comment features in Microsoft Word. Respondents may use another methodology to provide feedback so long as sufficient detail and rationale is provided. Respondents should also include company point of contact information of individuals that may be contacted for follow-up clarifications and market research purposes.
Interested parties are invited to provide comments and questions to this Draft RFP by 5 PM EST on 13 December 2024.
QUESTIONS FOR INDUSTRY
The Government would like Industry’s feedback on several questions in support of the draft RFP (Attachment 1). Interested parties are invited to provide a response to these questions by 5PM EST on 13 December 2024.
REQUESTING GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI)
To obtain the GFI, interested companies shall provide a current copy of their approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, verifying eligibility and authority to receive export-controlled information. The DD Form 2345 shall be submitted via email to Angela Garais, Contract Specialist, angela.c.garais.civ@us.navy.mil, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, Stephanie Little, stephanie.m.little6.civ@us.navy.mil.
The Government will verify the DD Form 2345 submission. Upon successful verification, Government will provide a copy of a Terms of Use Agreement (TOUA) that must be signed by an authorized representative of the interest company and return to the Government. Upon receipt of a duly executed TOUA, the Government will provide via email to the designated company representative a secure DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) download link for the GFI.
Update #3 ·
Update 2 (4 December 2024)
The purpose of this update is to provide a response to Bidder's question and revise the response date.
Update 1 (6 November 2024)
The purpose of this update is to provide a response to Bidder's question, revise the response date, and provide a revised draft RFP.
Original
The purpose of this announcement is to provide DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) N00024-25-R-5200. This draft RFP is for the Navy’s Surface Fleet hardware pipeline “The Foundry.” The Foundry will replace legacy hardware obsolescence management and technical evolution cycles and processes. A single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is the planned contract vehicle.
This draft RFP shall not be construed as a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, or as an obligation on the part of the Government. This announcement may or may not translate into an actual procurement in the future. There is no funding associated with this draft RFP announcement. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any cost incurred by respondents. Any information submitted by respondents as a result of this announcement is strictly voluntary. No information contained in this draft RFP shall supersede any information contained in the final RFP if issued. The formal RFP (including amendments), when issued, is the only solicitation document that should be relied upon in determining the Government’s requirements.
A draft RFP is an important tool to seek input from Industry on the Government’s requirement and to ensure greater understanding on both sides of the acquisition. Respondents may provide feedback to the Government by highlighting errors, omissions and ambiguities, and provide any other comments and suggestions. Respondents should provide feedback to the Government by submitting a mark-up of the draft RFP utilizing the track changes and comment features in Microsoft Word. Respondents may use another methodology to provide feedback so long as sufficient detail and rationale is provided. Respondents should also include company point of contact information of individuals that may be contacted for follow-up clarifications and market research purposes.
Interested parties are invited to provide comments and questions to this Draft RFP by 5 PM EST on 13 December 2024.
QUESTIONS FOR INDUSTRY
The Government would like Industry’s feedback on several questions in support of the draft RFP (Attachment 1). Interested parties are invited to provide a response to these questions by 5PM EST on 13 December 2024.
REQUESTING GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI)
To obtain the GFI, interested companies shall provide a current copy of their approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, verifying eligibility and authority to receive export-controlled information. The DD Form 2345 shall be submitted via email to Angela Garais, Contract Specialist, angela.c.garais.civ@us.navy.mil, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, Stephanie Little, stephanie.m.little6.civ@us.navy.mil.
The Government will verify the DD Form 2345 submission. Upon successful verification, Government will provide a copy of a Terms of Use Agreement (TOUA) that must be signed by an authorized representative of the interest company and return to the Government. Upon receipt of a duly executed TOUA, the Government will provide via email to the designated company representative a secure DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) download link for the GFI.
Update #2 ·
Update 1 (6 November 2024)
The purpose of this update is to provide a response to Bidder's question, revise the response date, and provide a revised draft RFP.
Original
The purpose of this announcement is to provide DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) N00024-25-R-5200. This draft RFP is for the Navy’s Surface Fleet hardware pipeline “The Foundry.” The Foundry will replace legacy hardware obsolescence management and technical evolution cycles and processes. A single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is the planned contract vehicle.
This draft RFP shall not be construed as a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, or as an obligation on the part of the Government. This announcement may or may not translate into an actual procurement in the future. There is no funding associated with this draft RFP announcement. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any cost incurred by respondents. Any information submitted by respondents as a result of this announcement is strictly voluntary. No information contained in this draft RFP shall supersede any information contained in the final RFP if issued. The formal RFP (including amendments), when issued, is the only solicitation document that should be relied upon in determining the Government’s requirements.
A draft RFP is an important tool to seek input from Industry on the Government’s requirement and to ensure greater understanding on both sides of the acquisition. Respondents may provide feedback to the Government by highlighting errors, omissions and ambiguities, and provide any other comments and suggestions. Respondents should provide feedback to the Government by submitting a mark-up of the draft RFP utilizing the track changes and comment features in Microsoft Word. Respondents may use another methodology to provide feedback so long as sufficient detail and rationale is provided. Respondents should also include company point of contact information of individuals that may be contacted for follow-up clarifications and market research purposes.
Interested parties are invited to provide comments and questions to this Draft RFP by 5 PM EST on 6 December 2024.
QUESTIONS FOR INDUSTRY
The Government would like Industry’s feedback on several questions in support of the draft RFP (Attachment 1). Interested parties are invited to provide a response to these questions by 5PM EST on 6 December 2024.
REQUESTING GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI)
To obtain the GFI, interested companies shall provide a current copy of their approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, verifying eligibility and authority to receive export-controlled information. The DD Form 2345 shall be submitted via email to Angela Garais, Contract Specialist, angela.c.garais.civ@us.navy.mil, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, Stephanie Little, stephanie.m.little6.civ@us.navy.mil.
The Government will verify the DD Form 2345 submission. Upon successful verification, Government will provide a copy of a Terms of Use Agreement (TOUA) that must be signed by an authorized representative of the interest company and return to the Government. Upon receipt of a duly executed TOUA, the Government will provide via email to the designated company representative a secure DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) download link for the GFI.
Update #1 ·
The purpose of this announcement is to provide DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) N00024-25-R-5200. This draft RFP is for the Navy’s Surface Fleet hardware pipeline “The Foundry.” The Foundry will replace legacy hardware obsolescence management and technical evolution cycles and processes. A single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is the planned contract vehicle.
This draft RFP shall not be construed as a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, or as an obligation on the part of the Government. This announcement may or may not translate into an actual procurement in the future. There is no funding associated with this draft RFP announcement. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for any cost incurred by respondents. Any information submitted by respondents as a result of this announcement is strictly voluntary. No information contained in this draft RFP shall supersede any information contained in the final RFP if issued. The formal RFP (including amendments), when issued, is the only solicitation document that should be relied upon in determining the Government’s requirements.
A draft RFP is an important tool to seek input from Industry on the Government’s requirement and to ensure greater understanding on both sides of the acquisition. Respondents may provide feedback to the Government by highlighting errors, omissions and ambiguities, and provide any other comments and suggestions. Respondents should provide feedback to the Government by submitting a mark-up of the draft RFP utilizing the track changes and comment features in Microsoft Word. Respondents may use another methodology to provide feedback so long as sufficient detail and rationale is provided. Respondents should also include company point of contact information of individuals that may be contacted for follow-up clarifications and market research purposes.
Interested parties are invited to provide comments and questions to this Draft RFP by 5 PM EST on 29 November 2024.
QUESTIONS FOR INDUSTRY
The Government would like Industry’s feedback on several questions in support of the draft RFP (Attachment 1). Interested parties are invited to provide a response to these questions by 5PM EST on 29 November 2024.
REQUESTING GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (GFI)
To obtain the GFI, interested companies shall provide a current copy of their approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, verifying eligibility and authority to receive export-controlled information. The DD Form 2345 shall be submitted via email to Angela Garais, Contract Specialist, angela.c.garais.civ@us.navy.mil, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, Stephanie Little, stephanie.m.little6.civ@us.navy.mil.
The Government will verify the DD Form 2345 submission. Upon successful verification, Government will provide a copy of a Terms of Use Agreement (TOUA) that must be signed by an authorized representative of the interest company and return to the Government. Upon receipt of a duly executed TOUA, the Government will provide via email to the designated company representative a secure DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE) download link for the GFI.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JS-1 Bidders Questions with Responses 06092025.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| JS-1 Bidders Questions and Responses 12042024.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| JS-1 Bidders Questions and Responses 11202024.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| N00024-25-R-5200 Draft Amendment 1.pdf | ||
| JS-1 Bidders Questions and Responses 11062024.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Exhibit A - N00024-25-R-5200_DRAFT CDRL Data Package.pdf | ||
| N00024-25-R-5200 Draft.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment 1 - N00024-25-R-5200 MK 6 MOD X (Foundry Hardware Factory) Questions.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| JS-1 Bidders Question Submittal Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Integrated Combat System Hardware Factory Industry Day Brief | Special Notice | |
| PEO IWS X Hardware Factory Industry Day | Special Notice | |
| Mission: Start the Foundry Smelting, A Hardware Pipeline Choose Your Own Adventure | Pre-Solicitation |
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