PD-45-0001; Submarine Sail Systems Field Services Support

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), a component of the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is seeking market research responses for Submarine Sail Systems Field Services Support. The procurement involves on-site technical support services for submarine hull, mechanical, and electrical systems, including high data rate antenna systems, towed buoy systems, communications antenna systems, imaging/periscope systems, and various other sail-related equipment across ten distinct submarine sail systems. Key requirements include personnel obtaining Secret security clearance, capability statements demonstrating technical capacity to perform specified services, identification of socio-economic categories, and commitment to support operations at submarine repair activities, NSWC Philadelphia, contractor facilities, remote locations, and worldwide on short notice. Interested respondents must submit unclassified capability statements of no more than three pages by 06:00 PM EST on January 27, 2026, via email to jenny.e.tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil with the reference number N64498-26-RFPREQ-PD-45-0001 in the subject line, with formal RFP issuance anticipated in October 2026. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a binding solicitation or commitment; the Government will not provide compensation for response preparation costs.

This procurement is not utilizing a set-aside designation and is targeted at small businesses, with the current incumbent contractor being Orbis Sibro, Inc., performing work under Task Orders N0017819D8239/N6449822F3100. The anticipated award structure is a Cost Plus Fixed Fee Level of Effort task order with a five-year period of performance consisting of a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, with an estimated annual effort of 28,068 hours, translating to approximately 140,340 total hours across the five-year contract period. The primary NAICS code is 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), and the PSC category is R425 (Support-Professional: Engineering/Technical). The contract will require comprehensive service delivery including technical support, configuration management, inspections, documentation review, training, SUBSAFE and Level I technical support, installation team support, and maintenance of the Sail In-Service Representative Support System (SIRSS) database. While no specific budget ceiling is disclosed in this market research phase, the substantial level of effort and multi-year duration indicate a significant contract value.