Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) Draft RFP

This is draft RFP for the award of multiple Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts for Industry Studies for the Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS). The Government intends to post the final RFP by May 7th.

The Industry Studies will investigate ship concept designs to assess affordability, identify cost effective design solutions by leveraging existing designs where possible, examine cost tradeoff and impacts of potential mission features and ship characteristics, and inform a future System Specification for design & construction.  The Navy envisions the Next Generation Logistics Ships as potentially a family of vessels to rearm, refuel, and resupply afloat and ashore units near contested environments.  The Next Generation Logistics Ships would augment the current Combat Logistics Force ships to conduct logistics missions in support of Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO), Littoral Operations Contested Environment (LOCE), and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO). The Navy’s preference for Industry Studies is to use mature ship designs that can be modified to meet the ship’s mission, but the Navy will consider purpose-built “clean-sheet” design concepts. NGLS will be classed to ABS Marine Vessel Rules and outfitted with crane(s), underway replenishment equipment, astern refueling equipment, and stowage and staging areas for cargo and ordnance.  Because affordability, cost-tradeoffs, and impacts of potential requirements are a fundamental part of the Industry Studies, these contracts will require a domestic shipyard that can construct the NGLS ship. Therefore, the resultant Industry Studies contract(s) for this solicitation will only be awarded to a shipyard capable of constructing either as the prime contractor, sub-contractor, or team member.  The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a fully open competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 336611 during the 2nd quarter of FY21.

This is a synopsis for the award of multiple Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts for Industry Studies for the Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS). The Industry Studies will investigate ship concept designs to assess affordability, identify cost effective design solutions by leveraging existing designs where possible, examine cost tradeoff and impacts of potential mission features and ship characteristics, and inform a future System Specification for design & construction.  The Navy envisions the Next Generation Logistics Ships as potentially a family of vessels to rearm, refuel, and resupply afloat and ashore units near contested environments.  The Next Generation Logistics Ships would augment the current Combat Logistics Force ships to conduct logistics missions in support of Distributed Maritime Operations (DMO), Littoral Operations Contested Environment (LOCE), and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations (EABO). The Navy’s preference for Industry Studies is to use mature ship designs that can be modified to meet the ship’s mission, but the Navy will consider purpose-built “clean-sheet” design concepts. NGLS will be classed to ABS Marine Vessel Rules and outfitted with crane(s), underway replenishment equipment, astern refueling equipment, and stowage and staging areas for cargo and ordnance.  Because affordability, cost-tradeoffs, and impacts of potential requirements are a fundamental part of the Industry Studies, these contracts will require a domestic shipyard that can construct the NGLS ship. Therefore, the resultant Industry Studies contract(s) for this solicitation will only be awarded to a shipyard capable of constructing either as the prime contractor, sub-contractor, or team member.  The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a fully open competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 336611 during the 2nd quarter of FY21.

Additional Information:

This pre-solicitation synopsis is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, RFP, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of contractor responses to this announcement. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract. Please note, that all Industry responses and questions received for this Synopsis will be treated as public information and may be released on beta.SAM.gov.

The Government will consider all comments received on this pre-solicitation synopsis. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or question. The subsequent revision to any Request For Proposal-related documents based on comments received remains solely at the Government's discretion. No comments, questions, or inquires shall be made to any Government person other than the points of contact identified in this synopsis. Any comments and/or questions regarding this pre-solicitation synopsis must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Roxie Thomas, via email at roxie.thomas@navy.mil. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.

The final Request For Proposal, to include the Statement of Work and Specification and related files listed under solicitation number N00024-21-R-2201, will be issued electronically. Please continue to check betaSAM.gov for issuance of the final RFP and related documents by accessing the following internet address: http://www.beta.SAM.gov.

The Government intends to release the final RFP by the end of March 2021 and the Government intends to award by October 2021. If the RFP is released, please note that proposals will be due approximately 4 - 5 weeks after RFP release.