SRDRS Services

The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to procure technical and engineering services to support the Submarine Rescue Diving and Recompression System (SRDRS). The SRDRS consists of two top level systems, Assessment Underwater Work System (AUWS) and the Submarine Rescue System (SRS). The procurement will also include hardware support, maintenance support, operational support and materials. The SRDRS is to be maintained in a 24/7 operational state of readiness. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard will be determining the tasking. An IDIQ type contract is contemplated using cost plus fixed fee type delivery orders which may include cost only items. The contemplated contract will be for a period of one year, plus four optional periods. The solicitation is expected to be posted electronically under its solicitation number in the March/April 2014 timeframe at the following website: http://www.fbo.gov
This proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all capability statements received within thirty days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.