Strategic Weapon Training System Missile Tube Installation for Kings Bay Trident Training Facility

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Description: Strategic Systems Program (SSP) intends to procure and award a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Order under BOA N0003023G6013 to General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB), Groton, CT to provide engineering support services and subject matter expertise for the installation of all Strategic Weapon Support System (SWSS) and ship equipment hardware during the initial installation period through the Kings Bay Trident Training Facility soft patch.

This order is being awarded on a sole source basis in accordance with statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR Part 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Negotiations will be conducted with GDEB, Groton, CT. GDEB is the Navy’s designated OHIO (SSBN and SSGN) and COLUMBIA class Ship Design Agent (SDA) and is the only contractor that possesses the requisite SSBN and SSGN, and associated weapon systems, design and configuration knowledge, experienced personnel, and inhouse capabilities to perform the requirements.

PERFORMANCE LOCATION: SSP anticipates contract performance will occur primarily at the Kings Bay TRIDENT Training Facility.