Radio Frequency Distribution and Control Systems (RFDACS)

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is seeking a contractor to manufacture Radio Frequency Distribution and Control Systems (RFDACS) OK-700 units and components for multiple Navy programs including VIRGINIA and COLUMBIA Class submarines. This Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (MA ID/IQ) contract will require the selected contractor to produce hardware, monitor for obsolescence, perform prototyping, and provide engineering modifications to maintain existing RFDACS systems. The procurement will be conducted under NAICS code 334515 with a 750-employee size standard, and the solicitation (N6660425R0006) is anticipated to be released in January 2025 with a 30-day response period. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities in manufacturing electrical and electronic assemblies, with delivery specified as F.O.B. Destination in Newport, Rhode Island. Organizational Conflict of Interest provisions will apply to this unrestricted procurement.

The contract will have a performance period from September 2025 to September 2030, with the current incumbent being Serco, Inc. The contract structure includes seven Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) covering post-award activities, hardware procurement, obsolescence tasking, engineering services, and other direct costs, with a mix of Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract types. The engineering services component encompasses 25,920 billable hours, and the anticipated contract award is estimated for June 2025. Potential bidders should note the comprehensive scope of work, which includes program management reviews, development of alternate parts, system modernization, and support for critical Navy submarine communication and control systems. The government contact for further information is Christina Sherron, who can be reached at Christina.m.sherron2.civ@us.navy.mil for any inquiries related to this procurement opportunity.