Shallow Water Combat Submersible (SWCS)

Added: Feb 26, 2010 3:58 pm          
        
               **************  RFP RELEASE DATE ***************

The estimated release date for the formal RFP is now 15 March 2010. 

Added: Feb 10, 2010 2:25 pm

       *****************Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Site Visit****************

A site visit will be conducted at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Norfolk, VA, on 22 February 2010, to view the DDS together with an SDV.  The display will be located at the NAVSPECWARGRU THREE Det LC compound.  A map of JEB Little Creek is attached to this announcement.

There are three different 2-hour time slots available.  The times are 1100, 1300, or 1500hrs EST on the 22nd.  Please allow sufficient time to make it through gate security when making your travel plans. 

To reserve your time, please email Tammy Bair at tammy.bair@socom.mil. 

In order to participate in the site visit, you must forward the required security clearance information, for each individual attending, through the JPAS system.  The SMO Code is N088426.  The PCO at Little Creek is YN2 Kevin Brogan, NSWG-3 Detachment Little, 1875 Intercove Road, Bldg 3813, Norfolk, VA 23521.  Telephone 757-492-1709; Fax 757-492-1716.  Normal access to the facility requires a security clearance at the SECRET level.  Individuals without the appropriate clearance will need to be escorted during their visit. 

In addition to entering the information into JPAS, the following information must be sent to ET1 Wood at jason.wood@nsweast.socom.mil.  This information is required for all visitors, regardless of security clearance.  

First name, middle initial, last name
Vendor name
If POV: Vehicle Make and Model; If rental:  say Rental
License Number and State (NA for rental vehicles)
Date of Visit:  22 Feb 10
Sponsor:  NAVSPECWARGRU THREE DET Little Creek, ET1 Jason Wood.


ALL INFORMATION ABOVE: RESERVATIONS, JPAS, AND BASE ENTRY INFO, MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE RESPECTIVE PARTIES NLT 1530 HRS, 17 FEBRUARY 2010.  NO LATE RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 


In order to ensure safe access to the displays, CASUAL ATTIRE AND RUBBER-SOLED SHOES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. 

Added: Jan 15, 2010 2:29 pm

                                    
                               SharePoint Access for Subcontractors

The Government has decided to allow potential subcontractors to request a SharePoint account to view additional documents related to this acquisition.  To request an account, please send an email to tammy.bair@socom.mil.  The request must include your CAGE code and POC information.  Accounts will be granted on a first come, first served basis. 

Added: Dec 07, 2009 3:51 pm

**********INDUSTRY DAY NOTICE************

NO FURTHER CHANGES TO THE LISTS OF ATTENDEES CAN BE MADE.

USSOCOM is pleased with the widespread interest in the SWCS program and requests to attend Industry Day.

However, due to the number of attendees and a limited number of time slots, we must limit the one-on-one sessions to potential prime contractors and their team members. A minimal number of sessions will be available Thursday evening, with the remaining sessions being held throughout the day on Friday. Please plan accordingly.

Sign-up for the private sessions will be conducted on a first come, first served basis on Thursday morning, beginning at 0800 hrs, at the CPO Club.

Added: Nov 24, 2009 11:12 pm
THE DRAFT RFP HAS BEEN ADDED TO THIS ANNOUNCMENT AS AN ATTACHMENT.

Added: Nov 20, 2009 11:42 am An Industry Day for the SWCS Acquisition, H92222-10-R-0005, will be held on 10 & 11 Dec 09, at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek , Norfolk, VA.

In order to participate in Industry Day, you must forward the required security clearance information, for each individual attending, through the JPAS system. The SMO Code is N088426. The POC at Little Creek is YN2 Kevin Brogan, NSWG-3 Detachment Little, 1875 Intercove Road, Bldg 3813, Norfolk, VA 23521. Information classified up to and including SECRET will be presented during the 2-day event. Individuals without the appropriate clearances will not be permitted access to classified information.

In addition to entering the information into JPAS, the following information is needed to permit entry onto the base:

First name, middle initial, last name
Vendor Name
If POV: Vehicle Make and Model, If rental: say rental
License Number and State
Dates of Visit: 10-11 Dec 09
Sponsor: NAVSPECWARGRU THREE DET Little Creek, ET1, Jason Wood

Send the above information to ET1 Wood at: jason.wood@nsweast.socom.mil AND to Tammy Bair at: tammy.bair@socom.mil

It is anticipated that there will be static displays of the current MK8 Mod 1 SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV); associated SDV support equipment to include batteries, chargers, transport trailer, tow bridles, etc.; a video loop showing the submarine/SDV/ Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) operations; spare parts Pack Up Kit; and SEAL operational gear typically carried aboard the SDV.

On 10 Dec 09, sign-in will begin at 0800 EST at the CPO Club. Please allow sufficient time to make it through the gate security. Signs will direct you from the gate to the CPO Club.

The agenda is still being prepared, but we anticipate unclassified briefings in the morning, followed by a break for lunch. After lunch, the group will reconvene at the NAVSPECWARGRU THREE Det LC compound to view the available hardware and receive a classified briefing. Various stations will be available through approximately 1600 hrs EST. Vendors will also be given the opportunity to schedule private sessions with Government representatives to be held on 11 Dec 09.

On 11 Dec 09, private sessions will be conducted as well as additional opportunities to view the hardware. The hours on 11 Dec 09 are 0900 to 1700 hrs EST.

Due to facility space limitations, each firm is limited to 4 attendees. All personnel information set forth above must be received NLT noon, 25 Nov 09, EST.

A map of JEB Little Creek is attached.

Added: Oct 27, 2009 10:18 am

This amendment is to clarify paragraph 6 above. 

If your firm is interested in this procurement, please send an expression of interest by 15 November 2009 to the Contracting Officer at USSOCOM, Ms. Tammy Bair (813) 826-6957 or at e-mail address: tammy.bair@socom.mil.

You only need to reply by 5 November 2009 if you wish USSOCOM to consider sponsoring your firm for a facilities clearance.  That request should be made very clear in your reply and should provide the information requested above. 

Added: Oct 23, 2009 3:32 pm The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) intends to issue a competitive solicitation to design and produce a Shallow Water Combat Submersible (SWCS) as a replacement for the SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) that is used for clandestine launch and recovery from DDS (Dry Deck Shelter)-equipped submarines.

The $530M (estimated) nine-year IDIQ contract will include design, development, production and sustainment of a SWCS system and supporting equipment located at the SDV Team ONE homeport of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

SWCS is an ACAT III Program that achieved Milestone A in August of 2008 and is scheduled for Milestone B in the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 10. The SWCS system will include an upgraded hull that may be up to 12 inches longer and up to 6 inches wider than the MK 8 Mod 1 SDV. SWCS will require development of an Integrated Bridge System (IBS) with a commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) open architecture, a power and signal distribution system capable of integrating various electronic systems and sensors, and the capability to display operational data to the vehicle pilot and navigator.

This contract action will be a full and open competition. Multiple awards through early development may be made. A draft RFP (DRFP) will be issued and comments solicited from industry approximately 20 November 2009. Included in that process will be an Industry Day planned for 10-11 December 2009 at the Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek in Norfolk, VA. The current SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) and all ancillary equipment will be made available then for interested competitors to view and a question and answer session held. DRFP comments will be considered for incorporation into the final RFP.

The Government intends to award up to three IDIQ contracts to successful bidders. The first task order under the IDIQ is intended to produce an Engineering Development Model (EDM) with limited capability for Government testing. A down select will be conducted (if there are multiple IDIQ awardees), after which one successful awardee will design and produce a production-representative system. Upon successful Government testing of the production-representative system, the successful awardee may produce up to 50 systems and provide the associated contractor logistics support. The source selection will be based on a best value determination.

If your firm is interested in this procurement, please send an expression of interest by 15 November 2009 to the Contracting Officer at USSOCOM, Ms. Tammy Bair (813) 826-6957 or at e-mail address: tammy.bair@socom.mil. USSOCOM will consider sponsoring up to five companies who intend to serve as the prime for this opportunity for a facilities clearance. Request for consideration must be made by 5 November 2009. This expression of interest should contain a single point-of-contact and include mailing address, telephone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address for said point-of-contact. Only one point-of-contact per company is requested.

U.S. and non-U.S. firms with appropriate Export Control status are permitted to respond to this RFP. Offerors must currently have a valid Secret Facility Clearance (FCL) with Safeguarding up to Secret approved through the Defense Security Service in order to receive the data package that will be available at the time of solicitation.

An RFI for this acquisition was previously released under solicitation number
H92222-09-R-0032.