Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle SOLICITATION (MCM USV) - N00024-21-R-6300

SYNOPSIS

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a build to-print solicitation, N0002421R6300, for the production of Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MCM USV). The MCM USV will be a ship-launched or shore-launched, open architecture (OA), surface vehicle capable of autonomous safe navigation and mission execution.

The solicitation release will be announced electronically under Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/ and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Contract Opportunities website is the single point of entry for posting of the synopsis and solicitations to the internet. Interested offerors should monitor beta.sam.gov for the release of the solicitation, and any applicable amendments. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to participate in this procurement at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

The formal solicitation release is anticipated in fiscal year 2021.

SOLICITATION DOCUMENT ACCESS

The MCM USV RFP documents (including draft release of documents), Bidder's Library, and communications with industry (including Industry engagement) will contain controlled information. Potential Offerors interested in viewing any of the data associated with the MCM USV RFP must complete and return 1) a Terms of Use Agreement; and 2) a Security Classification Specification, DD 254 (Block 6.a., 6.b. and 6.c.). Offerors must be active DoD contractors to access the data within the draft RFP. A blank Terms of Use Agreement and DD 254 are attached to this synopsis. Offerors should complete and return the documents now in order to expedite the review of the draft RFP documents when they become available for access in February 2020.

Submit a scanned completed Terms of Use Agreement and DD 254 to eric.dieges@navy.mil with a copy to and a subject line of the email that reads, “TOU letter / DD 254 (insert name of company) N0002421R6300.”  Offerors may also submit questions to the points of contact listed in this synopsis.

The Government will not provide sponsorship for new or upgraded personnel or facility clearances. Upon proper clearance approvals by the Government and a signed TOU, the Contracting Officer will provide further instruction on access to the MCM USV data. The classified or restricted disclosure attachments will be made available in a secure manner to the Offeror so long as the Offeror has met the security requirements detailed here.

The MCM USV technical data package is currently available.  Interested parties that have already provided the required DD254 and TOU may now request access to the Bidder’s Library.  Interested parties must confirm its interest by contacting Mr. Eric Dieges at eric.dieges@navy.mil and by providing the name and email of the individual that will access the documents on the Bidder’s Library.  Offerors are limited to one account.  An instruction sheet will be provided to all interested parties that qualify to view the Bidder’s Library.  Offerors must strictly follow the instruction to properly gain access to the Bidder’s Library.

•Include the following data elements IAW FAR subpart 5.207:

1. Action Code. Presolicitation
2. Date.  Month, Day, Year
3. Year. 2021
4. Contracting office zip code.  20376
5. Product or Service Code.  1940
6. Contracting office address.  Naval Sea Systems Command ,1333 Isaac Hull Ave., SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376
7. Subject.  Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle Production
8. Proposed solicitation number.  N0002421R6300
9. Closing response date.  Automatic (issuance date + 15 calendar days)
10. Contact point or Contracting Officer.  Eric Dieges
11. Contract award and Solicitation Number. N/A
12. Contract award dollar amount. N/A
13. Line Item Number. N/A
14. Contract Award date. N/A
15. Contractor. N/A

INDUSTRY DAY

On 27-28 May 2020, The Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC), Unmanned Maritime Systems Program Office (PMS 406) hosted an Industry Day to brief the Mine Counter Measures Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MCM USV) program.

The purpose of this Industry Day was to improve Industry’s understanding of how the MCM USV Program fits into the Navy’s plans to expand the use of Unmanned Vehicles. The objective of Industry Day was to provide Government information and solicit industry feedback to accelerate the procurement and production of MCM USVs.

The Industry Day event was held virtually via teleconference. See Attachment, MCM USV Industry Day Registration Form to register for Industry Day.  The teleconference numbers was provided via separate correspondence to pre-registered and confirmed companies only.  Pre-registration was required to attend Industry Day.

MCM USV Industry Day was held on 27 May 2020 from 0900 to 1200 EDT and 28 May 2020 from 0900 to 1700 EDT.  The Government presented MCM USV information on 27 May and held one-on-one sessions on 28 May. The Industry Day event was held at the UNCLASSIFIED - For Official Use Only level and the information presented by the Government was considered Distribution D. The deadline for registration was 21 May 2020 at 1700 EDT.

Up to two representatives per company were allowed to attend the Industry Day and one-on-one breakout sessions.  A dial-in number was provided for the general presentation session, no more than two individuals per company were allowed to dial-in.  A copy of the presentation was sent out before the event. The MCM USV Industry Day was conducted virtually in limited teleconference numbers for one-on-one breakout sessions; each company that requested a one-on-one session provided a teleconference number to use during the session. Teleconference numbers were able to accommodate up to 30 individuals on the line.  Breakout sessions were one-on-one meetings between the Government and companies intended for industry to ask questions and provide feedback to the Navy.  Breakout session slots were available on a first-come, first-served basis; times were assigned to those companies that receive slots; offerors indicated on the registration form if they were interested in scheduling a one-on-one breakout session. 

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. Prior to release of the formal solicitation, the Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse the cost of any submission in response to this announcement -- the entire cost of any submission will be at the sole expense of the source submitting the information. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced under Contract Opportunities via the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://beta.sam.gov/) 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.

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On 30 September 2020, the Government uploaded documents to DI2E.

In order to obtain access to DI2E, Interested Parties are required to provide the information under Block 6 of a DD Form 254 (MAY 2019) via electronic mail to:

TO: Mr. Eric Dieges - eric.dieges@navy.mil

SUBJECT LINE: MCM USV (insert name of company) N00024-21-R-6300 RFP

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On 05 January 2020, the Government uploaded additional documents to DI2E.

In order to obtain access to DI2E, Interested Parties are required to provide the information under Block 6 of a DD Form 254 (MAY 2019) via electronic mail to:

TO: Mr. Eric Dieges - eric.dieges@navy.mil; Mr. Dan Fisher - daniel.a.fisher@navy.mil

SUBJECT LINE: MCM USV (insert name of company) N00024-21-R-6300 RFP

SYNOPSIS

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a build to-print solicitation, N0002421R6300, for the production of Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MCM USV). The MCM USV will be a ship-launched or shore-launched, open architecture (OA), surface vehicle capable of autonomous safe navigation and mission execution.

The solicitation release will be announced electronically under Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/ and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Contract Opportunities website is the single point of entry for posting of the synopsis and solicitations to the internet. Interested offerors should monitor beta.sam.gov for the release of the solicitation, and any applicable amendments. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to participate in this procurement at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

The formal solicitation release is anticipated in fiscal year 2021.

SOLICITATION DOCUMENT ACCESS

The MCM USV RFP documents (including draft release of documents), Bidder's Library, and communications with industry (including Industry engagement) will contain controlled information. Potential Offerors interested in viewing any of the data associated with the MCM USV RFP must complete and return 1) a Terms of Use Agreement; and 2) a Security Classification Specification, DD 254 (Block 6.a., 6.b. and 6.c.). Offerors must be active DoD contractors to access the data within the draft RFP. A blank Terms of Use Agreement and DD 254 are attached to this synopsis. Offerors should complete and return the documents now in order to expedite the review of the draft RFP documents when they become available for access in February 2020.

Submit a scanned completed Terms of Use Agreement and DD 254 to eric.dieges@navy.mil with a copy to and a subject line of the email that reads, “TOU letter / DD 254 (insert name of company) N0002421R6300.”  Offerors may also submit questions to the points of contact listed in this synopsis.

The Government will not provide sponsorship for new or upgraded personnel or facility clearances. Upon proper clearance approvals by the Government and a signed TOU, the Contracting Officer will provide further instruction on access to the MCM USV data. The classified or restricted disclosure attachments will be made available in a secure manner to the Offeror so long as the Offeror has met the security requirements detailed here.

The MCM USV technical data package is currently available.  Interested parties that have already provided the required DD254 and TOU may now request access to the Bidder’s Library.  Interested parties must confirm its interest by contacting Mr. Eric Dieges at eric.dieges@navy.mil and by providing the name and email of the individual that will access the documents on the Bidder’s Library.  Offerors are limited to one account.  An instruction sheet will be provided to all interested parties that qualify to view the Bidder’s Library.  Offerors must strictly follow the instruction to properly gain access to the Bidder’s Library.

•Include the following data elements IAW FAR subpart 5.207:

1. Action Code. Presolicitation
2. Date.  Month, Day, Year
3. Year. 2021
4. Contracting office zip code.  20376
5. Product or Service Code.  1940
6. Contracting office address.  Naval Sea Systems Command ,1333 Isaac Hull Ave., SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376
7. Subject.  Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle Production
8. Proposed solicitation number.  N0002421R6300
9. Closing response date.  Automatic (issuance date + 15 calendar days)
10. Contact point or Contracting Officer.  Eric Dieges
11. Contract award and Solicitation Number. N/A
12. Contract award dollar amount. N/A
13. Line Item Number. N/A
14. Contract Award date. N/A
15. Contractor. N/A

INDUSTRY DAY

On 27-28 May 2020, The Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC), Unmanned Maritime Systems Program Office (PMS 406) hosted an Industry Day to brief the Mine Counter Measures Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MCM USV) program.

The purpose of this Industry Day was to improve Industry’s understanding of how the MCM USV Program fits into the Navy’s plans to expand the use of Unmanned Vehicles. The objective of Industry Day was to provide Government information and solicit industry feedback to accelerate the procurement and production of MCM USVs.

The Industry Day event was held virtually via teleconference. See Attachment, MCM USV Industry Day Registration Form to register for Industry Day.  The teleconference numbers was provided via separate correspondence to pre-registered and confirmed companies only.  Pre-registration was required to attend Industry Day.

MCM USV Industry Day was held on 27 May 2020 from 0900 to 1200 EDT and 28 May 2020 from 0900 to 1700 EDT.  The Government presented MCM USV information on 27 May and held one-on-one sessions on 28 May. The Industry Day event was held at the UNCLASSIFIED - For Official Use Only level and the information presented by the Government was considered Distribution D. The deadline for registration was 21 May 2020 at 1700 EDT.

Up to two representatives per company were allowed to attend the Industry Day and one-on-one breakout sessions.  A dial-in number was provided for the general presentation session, no more than two individuals per company were allowed to dial-in.  A copy of the presentation was sent out before the event. The MCM USV Industry Day was conducted virtually in limited teleconference numbers for one-on-one breakout sessions; each company that requested a one-on-one session provided a teleconference number to use during the session. Teleconference numbers were able to accommodate up to 30 individuals on the line.  Breakout sessions were one-on-one meetings between the Government and companies intended for industry to ask questions and provide feedback to the Navy.  Breakout session slots were available on a first-come, first-served basis; times were assigned to those companies that receive slots; offerors indicated on the registration form if they were interested in scheduling a one-on-one breakout session. 

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. Prior to release of the formal solicitation, the Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse the cost of any submission in response to this announcement -- the entire cost of any submission will be at the sole expense of the source submitting the information. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced under Contract Opportunities via the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://beta.sam.gov/) 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.

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On 30 September 2020, the Government uploaded documents to DI2E.

In order to obtain access to DI2E, Interested Parties are required to provide the information under Block 6 of a DD Form 254 (MAY 2019) via electronic mail to:

TO: Mr. Eric Dieges - eric.dieges@navy.mil

SUBJECT LINE: MCM USV (insert name of company) N00024-21-R-6300 RFP

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On 05 January 2020, the Government uploaded additional documents to DI2E.

In order to obtain access to DI2E, Interested Parties are required to provide the information under Block 6 of a DD Form 254 (MAY 2019) via electronic mail to:

TO: Mr. Eric Dieges - eric.dieges@navy.mil; Mr. Dan Fisher - dan.a.fisher@navy.mil

SUBJECT LINE: MCM USV (insert name of company) N00024-21-R-6300 RFP

SYNOPSIS

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a build to-print solicitation, N0002421R6300, for the production of Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MCM USV). The MCM USV will be a ship-launched or shore-launched, open architecture (OA), surface vehicle capable of autonomous safe navigation and mission execution.

The solicitation release will be announced electronically under Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/ and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Contract Opportunities website is the single point of entry for posting of the synopsis and solicitations to the internet. Interested offerors should monitor beta.sam.gov for the release of the solicitation, and any applicable amendments. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to participate in this procurement at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

The formal solicitation release is anticipated in fiscal year 2021.

SOLICITATION DOCUMENT ACCESS

The MCM USV RFP documents (including draft release of documents), Bidder's Library, and communications with industry (including Industry engagement) will contain controlled information. Potential Offerors interested in viewing any of the data associated with the MCM USV RFP must complete and return 1) a Terms of Use Agreement; and 2) a Security Classification Specification, DD 254 (Block 6.a., 6.b. and 6.c.). Offerors must be active DoD contractors to access the data within the draft RFP. A blank Terms of Use Agreement and DD 254 are attached to this synopsis. Offerors should complete and return the documents now in order to expedite the review of the draft RFP documents when they become available for access in February 2020.

Submit a scanned completed Terms of Use Agreement and DD 254 to eric.dieges@navy.mil with a copy to and a subject line of the email that reads, “TOU letter / DD 254 (insert name of company) N0002421R6300.”  Offerors may also submit questions to the points of contact listed in this synopsis.

The Government will not provide sponsorship for new or upgraded personnel or facility clearances. Upon proper clearance approvals by the Government and a signed TOU, the Contracting Officer will provide further instruction on access to the MCM USV data. The classified or restricted disclosure attachments will be made available in a secure manner to the Offeror so long as the Offeror has met the security requirements detailed here.

The MCM USV technical data package is currently available.  Interested parties that have already provided the required DD254 and TOU may now request access to the Bidder’s Library.  Interested parties must confirm its interest by contacting Mr. Eric Dieges at eric.dieges@navy.mil and by providing the name and email of the individual that will access the documents on the Bidder’s Library.  Offerors are limited to one account.  An instruction sheet will be provided to all interested parties that qualify to view the Bidder’s Library.  Offerors must strictly follow the instruction to properly gain access to the Bidder’s Library.

•Include the following data elements IAW FAR subpart 5.207:

1. Action Code. Presolicitation
2. Date.  Month, Day, Year
3. Year. 2021
4. Contracting office zip code.  20376
5. Product or Service Code.  1940
6. Contracting office address.  Naval Sea Systems Command ,1333 Isaac Hull Ave., SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376
7. Subject.  Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle Production
8. Proposed solicitation number.  N0002421R6300
9. Closing response date.  Automatic (issuance date + 15 calendar days)
10. Contact point or Contracting Officer.  Eric Dieges
11. Contract award and Solicitation Number. N/A
12. Contract award dollar amount. N/A
13. Line Item Number. N/A
14. Contract Award date. N/A
15. Contractor. N/A

INDUSTRY DAY

On 27-28 May 2020, The Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC), Unmanned Maritime Systems Program Office (PMS 406) hosted an Industry Day to brief the Mine Counter Measures Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MCM USV) program.

The purpose of this Industry Day was to improve Industry’s understanding of how the MCM USV Program fits into the Navy’s plans to expand the use of Unmanned Vehicles. The objective of Industry Day was to provide Government information and solicit industry feedback to accelerate the procurement and production of MCM USVs.

The Industry Day event was held virtually via teleconference. See Attachment, MCM USV Industry Day Registration Form to register for Industry Day.  The teleconference numbers was provided via separate correspondence to pre-registered and confirmed companies only.  Pre-registration was required to attend Industry Day.

MCM USV Industry Day was held on 27 May 2020 from 0900 to 1200 EDT and 28 May 2020 from 0900 to 1700 EDT.  The Government presented MCM USV information on 27 May and held one-on-one sessions on 28 May. The Industry Day event was held at the UNCLASSIFIED - For Official Use Only level and the information presented by the Government was considered Distribution D. The deadline for registration was 21 May 2020 at 1700 EDT.

Up to two representatives per company were allowed to attend the Industry Day and one-on-one breakout sessions.  A dial-in number was provided for the general presentation session, no more than two individuals per company were allowed to dial-in.  A copy of the presentation was sent out before the event. The MCM USV Industry Day was conducted virtually in limited teleconference numbers for one-on-one breakout sessions; each company that requested a one-on-one session provided a teleconference number to use during the session. Teleconference numbers were able to accommodate up to 30 individuals on the line.  Breakout sessions were one-on-one meetings between the Government and companies intended for industry to ask questions and provide feedback to the Navy.  Breakout session slots were available on a first-come, first-served basis; times were assigned to those companies that receive slots; offerors indicated on the registration form if they were interested in scheduling a one-on-one breakout session. 

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. Prior to release of the formal solicitation, the Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse the cost of any submission in response to this announcement -- the entire cost of any submission will be at the sole expense of the source submitting the information. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced under Contract Opportunities via the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://beta.sam.gov/) 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.

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On 30 September 2020, the Government uploaded documents to DI2E.

In order to obtain access to DI2E, Interested Parties are required to provide the information under Block 6 of a DD Form 254 (MAY 2019) via electronic mail to:

TO: Mr. Eric Dieges - eric.dieges@navy.mil

SUBJECT LINE: MCM USV (insert name of company) N00024-21-R-6300 RFP

SYNOPSIS

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a build to-print solicitation, N0002420R6300, for the production of Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MCM USV). The MCM USV will be a ship-launched or shore-launched, open architecture (OA), surface vehicle capable of autonomous safe navigation and mission execution.

The solicitation release will be announced electronically under Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/ and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Contract Opportunities website is the single point of entry for posting of the synopsis and solicitations to the internet. Interested offerors should monitor beta.sam.gov for the release of the solicitation, and any applicable amendments. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to participate in this procurement at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

The formal solicitation release is anticipated in fiscal year 2020.

SOLICITATION DOCUMENT ACCESS

The MCM USV RFP documents (including draft release of documents), Bidder's Library, and communications with industry (including Industry engagement) will contain controlled information. Potential Offerors interested in viewing any of the data associated with the MCM USV RFP must complete and return 1) a Terms of Use Agreement; and 2) a Security Classification Specification, DD 254 (Block 6.a., 6.b. and 6.c.). Offerors must be active DoD contractors to access the data within the draft RFP. A blank Terms of Use Agreement and DD 254 are attached to this synopsis. Offerors should complete and return the documents now in order to expedite the review of the draft RFP documents when they become available for access in February 2020.

Submit a scanned completed Terms of Use Agreement and DD 254 to eric.dieges@navy.mil with a copy to and a subject line of the email that reads, “TOU letter / DD 254 (insert name of company) N0002420R6300.”  Offerors may also submit questions to the points of contact listed in this synopsis.

The Government will not provide sponsorship for new or upgraded personnel or facility clearances. Upon proper clearance approvals by the Government and a signed TOU, the Contracting Officer will provide further instruction on access to the MCM USV data. The classified or restricted disclosure attachments will be made available in a secure manner to the Offeror so long as the Offeror has met the security requirements detailed here.

The MCM USV technical data package is currently available.  Interested parties that have already provided the required DD254 and TOU may now request access to the Bidder’s Library.  Interested parties must confirm its interest by contacting Mr. Eric Dieges at eric.dieges@navy.mil and by providing the name and email of the individual that will access the documents on the Bidder’s Library.  Offerors are limited to one account.  An instruction sheet will be provided to all interested parties that qualify to view the Bidder’s Library.  Offerors must strictly follow the instruction to properly gain access to the Bidder’s Library.

•Include the following data elements IAW FAR subpart 5.207:

1. Action Code. Presolicitation
2. Date.  Month, Day, Year
3. Year. 2020
4. Contracting office zip code.  20376
5. Product or Service Code.  1940
6. Contracting office address.  Naval Sea Systems Command ,1333 Isaac Hull Ave., SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376
7. Subject.  Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle Production
8. Proposed solicitation number.  N0002420R6300
9. Closing response date.  Automatic (issuance date + 15 calendar days)
10. Contact point or Contracting Officer.  Eric Dieges
11. Contract award and Solicitation Number. N/A
12. Contract award dollar amount. N/A
13. Line Item Number. N/A
14. Contract Award date. N/A
15. Contractor. N/A

INDUSTRY DAY

On 27-28 May 2020, The Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatants (PEO USC), Unmanned Maritime Systems Program Office (PMS 406) will host an Industry Day to brief the Mine Counter Measures Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MCM USV) program.

The purpose of this Industry Day is to improve Industry’s understanding of how the MCM USV Program fits into the Navy’s plans to expand the use of Unmanned Vehicles. The objective of Industry Day is to provide Government information and solicit industry feedback to accelerate the procurement and production of MCM USVs.

The Industry Day event will be held virtually via teleconference. See Attachment, MCM USV Industry Day Registration Form to register for Industry Day.  The teleconference numbers will be provided via separate correspondence to pre-registered and confirmed companies only.  Pre-registration is required to attend Industry Day.

MCM USV Industry Day will be held on 27 May 2020 from 0900 to 1200 EDT and 28 May 2020 from 0900 to 1700 EDT.  The Government will be presenting MCM USV information on 27 May and hold one-on-one sessions on 28 May. The Industry Day event will be held at the UNCLASSIFIED - For Official Use Only level and the information presented by the Government is considered Distribution D. The deadline for registration is 21 May 2020 at 1700 EDT.

Up to two representatives per company are allowed to attend the Industry Day and one-on-one breakout sessions.  A dial-in number will be provided for the general presentation session, no more than two individuals per company will be allowed to dial-in.  A copy of the presentation will be sent out before the event. The MCM USV Industry Day will be conducted virtually in limited teleconference numbers for one-on-one breakout sessions; each company that requests a one-on-one session must provide a teleconference number to use during the session. Teleconference numbers must be able to accommodate up to 30 individuals on the line.  Breakout sessions are one-on-one meetings between the Government and companies intended for industry to ask questions and provide feedback to the Navy.  Breakout session slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis; times will be assigned to those companies that receive slots; please indicate on the registration form if you are interested in scheduling a one-on-one breakout session. 

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. Prior to release of the formal solicitation, the Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse the cost of any submission in response to this announcement -- the entire cost of any submission will be at the sole expense of the source submitting the information. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced under Contract Opportunities via the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://beta.sam.gov/) 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.

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. Prior to release of the formal solicitation, the Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse the cost of any submission in response to this announcement -- the entire cost of any submission will be at the sole expense of the source submitting the information. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced under Contract Opportunities via the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://beta.sam.gov/) 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.

SYNOPSIS

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a build to-print solicitation, N0002420R6300, for the production of Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MCM USV). The MCM USV will be a ship-launched or shore-launched, open architecture (OA), surface vehicle capable of autonomous safe navigation and mission execution.

The solicitation release will be announced electronically under Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/ and interested parties must comply with that announcement. FBO is the single point of entry for posting of the synopsis and solicitations to the internet. Interested offerors should monitor beta.sam.gov for the release of the solicitation(s), and any applicable amendments. Offerors must be registered in SAM in order to participate in this procurement. The formal solicitation release is anticipated in fiscal year 2020. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The formal RFP is anticipated to be issued on an unrestricted basis.

Industry Engagement Session

NAVSEA intends to conduct industry engagement sessions with potential offerors on the MCM USV requirements after draft RFP materials are posted. NAVSEA intends to allow potential offerors time to access the data included in the draft RFP announcement, and develop questions/feedback. NAVSEA recommends interested parties to follow the guidance below to gain access to the upcoming draft RFP documents in order to participate in the acquisition.

Solicitation Document Access

The MCM USV RFP documents (including draft release of documents), Bidder's Library, and communications with industry (including Industry engagement) will contain controlled information. Potential Offerors interested in viewing any of the data associated with the MCM USV RFP must complete and return 1) a Terms of Use Agreement; and 2) a Security Classification Specification, DD 254 (Block 6.a., 6.b. and 6.c.). Offerors must be active DoD contractors to access the data within the draft RFP. A blank Terms of Use Agreement and DD 254 are attached to this synopsis. Offerors should complete and return the documents now in order to expedite the review of the draft RFP documents when they become available for access in February 2020.

Submit a scanned completed Terms of Use Agreement and DD 254 to jokera.mcneil@navy.mil with a copy to and a subject line of the email that reads, “TOU letter / DD 254 (insert name of company) N0002420R6300.”  Offerors may also submit questions to the points of contact listed in this synopsis. 

The Government will not provide sponsorship for new or upgraded personnel or facility clearances. Upon proper clearance approvals by the Government and a signed TOU, the Contracting Officer will provide further instruction on access to the MCM USV data. The classified or restricted disclosure attachments will be made available in a secure manner to the Offeror so long as the Offeror has met the security requirements detailed here. 

Update:

The MCM USV technical data package is currently available.  Interested parties that have already provided the required DD254 and TOU may now request access to the Bidder’s Library.  Interested parties must confirm its interest by contacting Ms. Jokera McNeil at jokera.mcneil@navy.mil and by providing the name and email of the individual that will access the documents on the Bidder’s Library.  Offerors are limited to one account.  An instruction sheet will be provided to all interested parties that qualify to view the Bidder’s Library.  Offerors must strictly follow the instruction to properly gain access to the Bidder’s Library.

• Include the following data elements IAW FAR subpart 5.207:

1. Action Code. Presolicitation
2. Date.  Month, Day, Year
3. Year. 2019
4. Contracting office zip code.  20376
5. Product or Service Code.  1940
6. Contracting office address.  Naval Sea Systems Command ,1333 Isaac Hull Ave., SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376
7. Subject.  Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle Production
8. Proposed solicitation number.  N0002420R6300
9. Closing response date.  Automatic (issuance date + 15 calendar days)
10. Contact point or Contracting Officer.  Eric Dieges and Jokera McNeil
11. Contract award and Solicitation Number. N/A
12. Contract award dollar amount. N/A
13. Line Item Number. N/A
14. Contract Award date. N/A
15. Contractor. N/A

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. Prior to release of the formal solicitation, the Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse the cost of any submission in response to this announcement -- the entire cost of any submission will be at the sole expense of the source submitting the information. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via the Federal Business Opportunities website (https://www.fbo.gov) 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.

SYNOPSIS

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a build to-print solicitation, N0002420R6300, for the production of Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MCM USV). The MCM USV will be a ship-launched or shore-launched, open architecture (OA), surface vehicle capable of autonomous safe navigation and mission execution. 

The solicitation release will be announced electronically via Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) at https://www.fbo.gov and interested parties must comply with that announcement. FBO is the single point of entry for posting of the synopsis and solicitations to the internet. Interested offerors should monitor the FBO website for the release of the solicitation(s), and any applicable amendments. Offerors must be registered in SAM in order to participate in this procurement. The Government anticipates releasing a draft RFP in calendar year 2019. The formal solicitation release is anticipated in fiscal year 2020. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The formal RFP is anticipated to be issued on an unrestricted basis.

 Industry Engagement Session

NAVSEA intends to conduct industry engagement sessions with potential offerors on the MCM USV requirements after draft RFP materials are posted. NAVSEA intends to allow potential offerors time to access the data included in the draft RFP announcement, and develop questions/feedback. NAVSEA recommends interested parties to follow the guidance below to gain access to the upcoming draft RFP documents in order to participate in the acquisition.

Solicitation Document Access

The MCM USV RFP documents (including draft release of documents), Bidder's Library, and communications with industry (including Industry engagement) will contain controlled information. Potential Offerors interested in viewing any of the data associated with the MCM USV RFP must complete and return 1) a Terms of Use Agreement; and 2) a Security Classification Specification, DD 254 (Block 6.a., 6.b. and 6.c.). Offerors must be registered with the Defense Security Service with a SECRET level clearance providing for SECRET personnel clearances to access the data within the draft RFP. A blank Terms of Use Agreement and DD 254 are attached to this synopsis. Offerors should complete and return the documents now in order to expedite the review of the draft RFP documents when they become available for access in October 2019.

Submit the completed Terms of Use Agreement and DD 254 to jokera.mcneil@navy.mil with a copy to david.f.little2@navy.mil and a subject line of the email that reads, "TOU letter / DD 254 (insert name of company) N0002420R6300."  Offerors may also submit questions to the points of contact listed in this synopsis. 

The Government will not provide sponsorship for new or upgraded personnel or facility clearances. Upon proper clearance approvals by the Government and a signed TOU, the Contracting Officer will provide further instruction on access to the MCM USV data. The classified or restricted disclosure attachments will be made available in a secure manner to the Offeror so long as the Offeror has met the security requirements detailed here.