PMS-390 Industry Day Questions

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Undersea Special Mission Systems Office (PMS390) published a Special Notice following an industry day held on May 16th, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The event focused on discussing operations, maintenance, and modernization of the US Navy's Submarine Rescue System (SRS) and Dry Deck Shelters (DDS). Specifically, the notice covers two primary requirements: Submarine Rescue Operations and Maintenance Program and Dry Deck Shelters Maintenance. The programs are associated with NAICS codes 336611 and will involve maintenance services at various locations including Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, CA, and maintenance facilities in Pearl City, HI, and Virginia Beach, VA. The notice aims to engage industry stakeholders and gather perspectives on achieving optimal capabilities and cost-effective solutions for these critical naval assets.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to provide industry representatives with comprehensive information about upcoming contract opportunities and to solicit innovative approaches for submarine rescue and shelter maintenance. The RFP for the Dry Deck Shelters Maintenance program is planned for release in Q2 2025, with a contract start anticipated in Q3 2026. Contractors will be responsible for manufacturing, installing field changes, and maintaining equipment, including a rotatable pool. For the Submarine Rescue program, contractors must be prepared to support 24/7 operations with two watch teams and manage Submarine Rescue System Transfer Under Pressure (SRS-TUP) operations. Eligibility will require a fully qualified team for ROV operations, COTS certification, and adherence to P9290 standards for component certification. NAVSEA plans a site visit to the Undersea Rescue Command in San Diego during Q3 2025 and will provide a bidders library with detailed requirements. Notably, the Atmospheric Dive Suit and Flyaway Deep Ocean are explicitly excluded from these contract opportunities.