Longbow Multiple Launcher Emulators (MLE6L) with Dynamic Load Module (DLM)

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Solicitation number
N00178-20-R-2406
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Shalimar, Florida 32579, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to issue a sole source contract to Wintec, Inc. to provide Longbow Multiple Launcher Emulators (MLE6L) with a new Dynamic Load Module, as well as delivery of eight MLE6Ls and 24 additional modules. This is needed to support the Littoral Combat Ship Surface to Surface Mission Module program. Wintec is the only contractor that has demonstrated compatibility with the Longbow Hellfire missile and M299 launcher configuration required. Questions must be submitted by February 26, 2020 to the named Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The work involves emulators for the AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire missile and M299 launchers under PSC code 1410 and NAICS code 334511. The incumbent contractor, Wintec, Inc., previously delivered similar goods under contract N00178-16-C-1002 and is the only source able to meet the Navy's specialized requirements. The contract value and award date are estimated at $10 million by June 1, 2020.

Notice text

This Synopsis is being posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at https://beta.sam.gov/.  It is understood that this is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the Internet. 

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to issue a solicitation for a sole source Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to Wintec, Inc., Shalimar, FL. This procurement is required to support the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Surface to Surface Mission Module (SSMM). The contract will provide for non-recurring engineering to design a Dynamic Load Module (DLM) for the MLE6L Multi-Launcher Emulator, as well as delivery of eight MLE6Ls with DLM and an optional 24 DLMs. The Navy’s Littoral Combat System (LCS) Surface to Surface Missile Module (SSMM) equipment includes AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire missiles and M299 launchers.  The MLE6L missile emulator must match the performance and functionality of a Longbow Hellfire missile exactly.  Only Wintec Inc. has built and demonstrated compatibility with the Longbow Hellfire missile and M299 launcher.  No other vendor has a system that fully emulates the Longbow missile and M299 launcher in the US Navy’s 6 launcher by 12 missile configuration.

This requirement will be solicited in accordance with the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR Part 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), "Only One Responsible Source." The support has previously been provided to the Navy under contract N00178-16-C-1002 by Wintec, Inc., 998 North Eglin Parkway, Shalimar, FL 32579.  Only Wintec has the specialized knowledge and expertise to support this effort. Specifically, Wintec has proprietary data rights for the design of the original MLE6L system. Wintec has no authorized resellers.

This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Firms interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Wintec, Inc. directly. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or around 28 February 2020 and will be open for 15 days. Contract award is anticipated approximately around 01 June 2020.

Questions or clarifications: All questions are to be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist: Ms. Catherine Wendt, catherine.wendt@navy.mil and Contracting Officer: Ms. Amy Richards amy.t.richards@navy.mil, with email title to include: "MLE6L with DLM - N00178-20-R-2406" in subject line.

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Longbow Multiple Launcher Emulators (MLE6L) with Dynamic Load Module (DLM) Latest Limited / Sole Source Justification
Longbow Multiple Launcher Emulators (MLE6L) with Dynamic Load Module (DLM) Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Pre-Solicitation
Longbow Multiple Launcher Emulators (MLE6L) with Dynamic Load Module (DLM) Original Pre-Solicitation

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