MK 41 VLS Electronics Depot and Design Agent (FY25-FY29) Request for Information (RFI)
ID: VLS003CType: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing (336415)

PSC

LAUNCHERS, GUIDED MISSILE (1440)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e298aba0cdd04d3695f02467fdd457b9/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSEA HQ, is seeking sources for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) Mechanical Design Agent, Electronic Design Agent, and Electronic Depot Operations requirements as part of a Request for Information (RFI) for fiscal years 2025 to 2029. The procurement aims to gather industry feedback on a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) that will be divided into three parts, allowing contractors to bid on one, two, or all three components, with an emphasis on the need for classified facilities for certain design agent requirements. Interested parties must be authorized contractors with an approved DD Form 2345 and are encouraged to submit their comments and company profiles via email to the designated contacts, Matthew Hubbard and David Chamberlain, by the specified deadlines. This RFI serves as a planning tool and does not constitute a commitment to procure, with all submissions treated as market research and not returned.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Matthew Hubbard
    matthew.r.hubbard2.civ@us.navy.mil
    David Chamberlain
    david.s.chamberlain5.civ@us.navy.mil
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