MK 48 MOD 8 Heavyweight Torpedo Guidance and Control Section Synopsis
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00024-25-R-6407
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1355 Torpedos And Components, Inert
- Place of performance
- Manassas, Virginia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking to procure follow-on development and production of MK 48 MOD 8 Heavyweight Torpedo Guidance and Control Sections, along with associated engineering and technical support services. The MK 48 HWT torpedo serves as the U.S. Navy's primary submarine-launched anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare weapon, incorporating complex electronic and mechanical systems for propulsion, steering, navigation, and target detection. NAVSEA intends to utilize sole source procurement under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting the government's requirements. The procurement will consist of a base year plus up to four option periods, with interested parties required to express their interest and capability within fifteen days of the synopsis publication date of July 11, 2025. The deadline for expressions of interest is July 26, 2025, though this notice specifically states it is not a request for competitive proposals.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and will be awarded through other than full and open competition. General Dynamics Mission Systems is the current incumbent contractor and serves as the design agent, manufacturer, assembler, and test agent for the MK 48 MOD 8 HWT Guidance and Control systems. The contract structure includes a base year with up to four option periods, though no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the synopsis. The Program Executive Office Undersea Warfare Systems (PEOUWS) and Undersea Weapons Program Office (PMS 404) are responsible for program management. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities must contact GDMS directly, as all submissions will be at the sole expense of the submitting organization without government reimbursement.
Notice text
This is a Sole Source Synopsis. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to utilize other than full and open competition to award a contract (consisting of a base year and up to four option periods) to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) for the follow-on development and production of MK 48 MOD 8 Heavyweight (HWT) Guidance and Control (G&C) Sections, and engineering and technical support. GDMS is the current and only responsible source as the design agent, manufacturer, assembler, and test agent for continued development of MK 48 MOD 8 HWT G&Cs capable of meeting the Government's requirements. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with GDMS, and this contract action will be awarded pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1.
Program Executive Office (PEO) Undersea Warfare Systems (PEOUWS), Undersea Weapons Program Office (PMS 404), is the Program Office responsible for this program.
The MK 48 HWT torpedo is the U.S. Navy’s primary submarine launched anti-submarine (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASUW) weapon. The MK48 MOD 8 is the latest iteration of the HWT torpedo. It is a high performance, self-propelled underwater vehicle that contains complex electronic and mechanical subassembly systems for providing propulsion, steering, navigation, and target detection. The system technologies include acoustic sonar, G&C electronics, electrical power, hydraulic systems, mechanical pumps, and propulsion.
Interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. All expressions of interest must be received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this synopsis, and will be considered by the Government. Any submissions will not be reimbursed by the Government -- the entire cost of any submission will be at the sole expense of the source submitting the information. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities must contact GDMS directly.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| MK 48 MOD 8 Heavyweight Torpedo Guidance and Control Section Procurement | Special Notice |
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