Synopsis for the FY18-22 Lead Yard Services for DDG 51 Class Ships

The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to issue, on a sole-source basis, solicitation N00024-17-R-2313 to Bath Iron Works (BIW), 700 Washington Street, Bath, ME 04530-2574, to maintain necessary Lead Yard engineering, technical support, special studies, and Flight III design work for DDG 51 Class Lead and Follow ship class configurations. 

Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as the lead-yard ship designer and builder, BIW is the only firm capable of providing timely and effective lead-yard services to support DDG 51 Class lead-yard construction.  BIW has the requisite familiarity and knowledge of DDG 51 configurations as well as a detailed understanding of the construction techniques and practices used to build these ships. 

The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302.  The Small Business Association concurs with the Navy's assessment and decision to award without full and open competition.  Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact BIW directly.  The resultant contract, if awarded, will be for one year with options for up to four additional years. 

Disclaimer:  This pre-solicitation notice is for information only, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts.  The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis.  If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via FEDBIZOPPS and interested parties must comply with that announcement.  The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice.  This is not an RFP or a promise to issue an RFP and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.  However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered by the agency.