PD-43-0132; SmartPacs Hardware Modernization
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N64498-26-RFPREQ-PD-43-0132
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Forecast
- C433_SMARTPACs Sole Source IDIQ (Austal) Federal forecast
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Place of performance
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19112, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is preparing to solicit an IDIQ contract for modernization of SmartPacs Hardware and Software on the LCS 2 Class of ships, with RFP issuance anticipated in April 2027. Responses to this sources-sought notice are due by 12 June 2026. The Government has identified Austal USA, LLC as the anticipated sole-source provider and reserves the right to procure through other than full and open competition.
The requirement spans a 5-year ordering period beginning at contract award. Work includes Non-Recurring Engineering to update SmartPacs configurations, integration design documentation, interface control and requirements specifications, and software design and version descriptions. The contractor will support NSWCPD Code 433 across the systems engineering lifecycle, including configuration management, Integrated Logistics Support product development, and onsite installation support during CNO Availabilities.
Respondents must demonstrate direct system expertise with the LCS 2 Class Ride Control System and SmartPacs; proven Non-Recurring Engineering and integration experience; Navy systems engineering and configuration management capability; Integrated Logistics Support product development experience; fleet execution and onsite installation support capacity; and access to OEM technical data with appropriate data rights and proprietary clearances. Capability statements must not exceed 5 pages and should address these six areas specifically. All submissions are unclassified electronic submissions to jenny.e.tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil with the solicitation number N64498-26-RFPREQ-PD-43-0132 in the subject line. This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a binding procurement action. The Government will not pay for responses and retains all submissions as Government property.
NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services); PSC R425 (Support—Professional: Engineering/Technical).
Notice text
This Sources Sought notice is being issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). The NSWCPD anticipates an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) requirement for the Modernization of the SmartPacs Hardware and Software on the LCS 2 Class of ship. Specifications are listed in the attached Sources Sought Notice.
SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Respondents shall provide capability statements with specific information regarding their ability to provide the required materials described in the Sources Sought Attachment.
NSWCPD will only accept unclassified, electronic submissions. Responses shall be submitted via email to jenny.e.tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil by 06:00PM EST, 12 June 2026.
Responses shall list N64498-26-RFPREQ-PD-43-0132 in the subject line. No phone calls shall be accepted.
This notice is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal. This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes.
Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this notice. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this notice to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| LCS6AF Ride Control - SmartPac Starter Panel Obsolescence Hardware IDIQ_Sources Sought_2026.docx | DOCX document |
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