Underwater Express Modules

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command seeks to procure seven replacement Underwater Express lithium-ion battery modules from Saft America, Inc. on a sole-source basis. The battery modules must be compatible with the existing battery platform and housing on the Electric Propulsion Tactical 21-inch Test Vehicle torpedo, and will replace batteries that are over 10 years old and have degraded performance. Offerors must review SAM.gov and represent whether they provide covered telecommunications equipment. Proposals are due by February 22, 2021, with delivery of the battery modules to Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island by September 30, 2021.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The NAICS code is 334511 and PSC code is 6135, with Saft America, Inc. as the potential incumbent and current contractor. The estimated contract value is $841,355.70 to procure seven Underwater Express modules containing 66 VL12V lithium-ion cells each. Justification documents cite technical compatibility issues that support recommending other than full and open competition for this requirement. The place of performance will be Cockeysville, Maryland.