Repair of LCS2 Class Waterjet and Impeller Shaft Assemblies
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFI_LCS02
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Chesapeake, Virginia 23323, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is seeking repair services for Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 2 class waterjet and impeller shaft assemblies. The agency intends to sole-source this contract to Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) under FAR 6.302-1, citing DMS as the sole developer and producer of these specific assemblies. Responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due by 4:00 PM EST on March 29, 2025, and must not exceed five pages, including a cover page with company details. The RFI is primarily for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal. Evaluation criteria will focus on the respondent's ability to provide repair services that meet the government's specific technical requirements for WLD 1500 SR and WLD 1720 SR waterjet and shaft assemblies.
The contract opportunity does not have a specific set-aside designation and will fall under NAICS code 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance. The current incumbent is Defense Maritime Solutions under contract N64498-21-D-4041, with the anticipated new contract expected to be a single Firm Fixed Price (IDIQ) contract with a five-year performance period starting July 2026. The solicitation is expected to be issued in October 2025, with responses due in November 2025. All work will be performed 100% at the contractor's facilities, and contractors must maintain a Quality Management System in accordance with ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001:2015 standards. The requirement includes comprehensive repair services such as pre-repair inspections, dimensional testing, non-destructive testing, welding repairs, balancing, post-repair testing, preservation, and packaging of the assemblies.
Notice text
THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD has a requirement for the repair of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 2 class waterjet and impeller shaft assemblies on behalf of the NAVSES05Z 2SCOG Program. It is the Government's intention to procure these repair services utilizing Other than Full and Open Competition, from Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) IAW FAR 6.302-1, as only DMS can meet the Government's requirements. In order to ensure compatibility and conformity with existing systems/programs, there is a need to procure these repair services from DMS as these assemblies are developed, designed, and solely produced by DMS. NSWCPD intends to issue a solicitation to the specified vendor to meet mission requirements. Prior to issuing a sole source solicitation, NSWCPD is requesting information in order to make an informed determination regarding procurement strategy.
SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include specific details regarding the ability to provide the required repair services to meet the needs of the Government. Responses shall discuss how your product/service will meet the requirements found in the attached documents.
Responses are not to exceed five (5) pages. Responses shall be in electronic format. A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page shall include the company name, address, CAGE Code, Business Size Status for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this RFI and points of contract (names, email, and telephone numbers) at a minimum. The cover page is not considered in the total page count.
NSWCPD will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Valerie Corcoran at Valerie.a.Corcoran.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line "RFI_LCS02." All responses shall be unclassified and submitted by no later than 04:00PM EST on 3/29/2025.
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). 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 RFI Notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes.
The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI 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. Phone calls will not be accepted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW Draft.docx | DOCX document | |
| Sources Sought Notice.docx | DOCX document |
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