Sewip block 3 production and engineering services

Update 1:
Attachment 6 has been added to post industry questions and Government responses for all interested parties. An additional file will be sent to all parties that have requested GFI..

SECTION 1: SYNOPSIS

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), on behalf of the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems Above Water Sensors directorate (PEO IWS 2.0). The Government is conducting market research seeking industry inputs and interest for hardware production of the Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) Block 3 subsystem and associated ancillary equipment. This also includes a Block 3 Quadrant configuration and a scaled version of Block 3 for fielding on smaller ship classes.

The Government is considering different procurement strategies to meet SEWIP Block 3 procurement and delivery schedules. Notional award date for the FY20-24 production contract is Q3FY20. The contract type will be fixed-price, incentive-fee for Production and cost-type for Engineering Support Services. One procurement strategy under consideration is a winner-take-all, single award contract for SEWIP Block 3 production and associated engineering support services. Another procurement strategy under consideration is the award of two contracts: a Leader and a Challenger. For this strategy, the Government would award a higher proportion of work to the Leader; the exact proportion to be determined. The Challenger would be awarded a smaller proportion of work. The Leader's scope would also include engineering support services and responsibility for maintaining the hardware Technical Data Packages (TDPs).

The basis for production of Block 3 hardware is contained in the TDP, portions of which will be provided as Government Furnished Information (GFI) under this RFI. Since the TDP is not fully mature, the Government may provide TDP updates in future amendments. It is NAVSEA's intent to procure Build-to-Print (BTP) Block 3 hardware under a new competitively awarded contract in FY20. The term Build-to-Print in this context means producing to the exact specifications, drawings, and design contained within the TDP. Engineering Support Services will be utilized for Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and modifications to develop the Block 3 Quadrant Configuration and a scaled Block 3 configuration.

The information obtained in response to this RFI is intended to increase the Government's understanding of industry interest and capability for SEWIP Block 3 production and to aid in making informed acquisition decisions related to the AN/SLQ-32(V) Program.

SECTION 2: GENERAL INFORMATION

Pursuant to FAR 52.215-3 this RFI is for planning purposes only and is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind by the Government. Specific responses will not disqualify or have an impact on participation and evaluation on future solicitations. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) and interested parties must comply with that announcement. It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor FBO for additional information pertaining to this requirement.

Any small businesses that believe they can accomplish this entire requirement should indicate their small business status (see FAR Part 19) in their response.

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing via e-mail to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer's email addresses. Verbal questions will not be accepted. Questions shall not contain classified information.

SECTION 3: REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW

A brief overview of the SEWIP Block 3 mission requirements and configurations is provided as follows:

1. SEWIP Block 3 is designed to provide expanded Electronic Attack capabilities based upon the architecture of AN/SLQ-32(V)6 / SEWIP Block 2.

2. A scaled SEWIP Block 3 configuration will be an ECP modification to the Block 3 design to meet requirements of smaller ship classes.

3. SEWIP Block 3 Quadrant configuration will be an ECP modification to the Block 3 design to meet requirements for large deck ship classes.

For context, the notional procurement and delivery schedules for all FY20-24 Block 3 configurations and anticipated delivery dates are provided under Attachment 4 of this RFI.

The Government is interested in procuring SEWIP Block 3 from companies that have the following attributes:

a. Have experience manufacturing electronic attack systems, complex electronic warfare systems, RF electronics, digital communications networks, x86 processing nodes, high-voltage power distribution and conditioning systems, high capacity cooling units, and array structures.

b. Have demonstrated the ability to produce hardware units according to detailed technical data package materials provided to them.

c. Experience teaming with industry partners for subsystem development.

d. Experience cooperating with other prime industry partners integrating complex systems.

e. Experience maintaining fielded DoD or Military hardware systems.

SECTION 4: SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES

Responses to this RFI should be submitted by 15 February 2019 17:00 EST via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, LT John Buergers, John.Buergers@navy.mil, and the Program Manager, Mr. Brian Torgersen, Brian.Torgersen@navy.mil, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Holly Danner, Holly.Danner@navy.mil.

SECTION 4.1: CONTENT

Companies responding to this RFI should provide a response not to exceed thirty (30) pages.

Cover Sheet, Company Profile, Table of Contents, and List of Abbreviations and Acronyms are exempt from the page limit. A detailed proposal is not requested. Responses should indicate sufficient detail for assessment of potential contracting strategies and company interest; submissions should be organized as follows:

•­ Cover Sheet: RFI number and name, address, company, technical point of contact, with printed name, title, email address, telephone number, and date

•­ Table of Contents: Include a list of figures and tables with page numbers

•­ General response information

•­ List of abbreviations and acronyms

Product line brochures, catalog excerpts, etc. may be submitted and referenced within the general capability statement and are exempt from the page limit.

Responses should, at a minimum, address the following questions:

1. Does your organization have any feedback on the feasibility of the Government's plan to procure BTP Block 3 hardware? Are there any areas of ambiguity that need to be clarified for the definition of BTP? Are there other specific concerns related to procuring BTP that should be taken into consideration?

2. Does your organization have any feedback on the feasibility of the Government's plan to complete the scaled Block 3 and Block 3 Quadrant Drawings through ECPs? What are there any areas of ambiguity that need to be clarified?

3. Does your organization have any proposed alternate architectures to meet the scaled Block 3 requirements? Alternate architectures should: 1) leverage mature technologies (e.g., TRL 7/8 or above), 2) require a compressed design schedule (i.e.,.