HORIZON REFERENCE SYSTEM FOR ARLEIGH BURKE-CLASS GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYERS, CONSTELLATION-CLASS FRIGATES, AND FREEDOM AND INDEPENDENCE-CLASS LITTORAL COMBAT SHIPS
ID: N6833525R0435Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIVJOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08733, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

AIRCRAFT LANDING EQUIPMENT (1710)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8ab46b1679c24723963d92347adebc4b/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), is seeking qualified contractors for the procurement of Horizon Reference Systems (HRS) for various Navy vessels, including Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers, Constellation-class frigates, and Freedom and Independence-class littoral combat ships. This initiative aims to establish Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contracts (MACs) to support both new acquisitions and retrofitting of legacy systems on existing vessels. The planned ordering period for the contracts is set for one base year with four additional one-year options, totaling five years, with the first task order to be awarded concurrently with the MAC. Interested parties can find further details and updates on the draft solicitation, expected in Q1 FY2026, on PIEE and SAM.gov, and may contact Kelly Gray or Melissa Bucci via email for additional information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kelly Gray
    kelly.e.gray13.civ@us.navy.mil
    Melissa Bucci
    melissa.a.bucci.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
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    Industry Day Q A.pdf
    The government intends to compete for a requirement and will release a draft RFP, including sections L and M, with an updated System Specification and Performance Work Statement (PWS) to address various technical details. While a current failure rate for the HRS system cannot be provided, reliability requirements are outlined in the existing System Specification, with more information expected in the draft RFP. Key areas to be clarified in the draft RFP include gyroscope interface requirements (e.g., ethernet, NMEA format, cybersecurity considerations, roll information, update rate), the interface between the existing controller and the horizon reference bar, and the intended light color for the horizon reference bar. Additionally, the draft RFP will define "higher roll angle," invalid packet rules, power verification methods, and datum/reference bar intensity. The government confirmed that a Built-In Test (BIT) on activation is not required if continuous monitoring reports all detectable faults, and the "Lighted Reference Bar" includes the length of the datums. Other aspects, such as interior painting, Alodine coating interaction with specifications, EME testing limits, and system behavior upon power restoration, will also be further detailed in the updated System Specification within the draft RFP.
    N6833525R0435 Synopsis.pdf
    The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst, plans an Unrestricted Full and Open Competition for Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contracts (MACs) to procure Horizon Reference Systems (HRS) for various Navy vessels. This initiative, managed by Program Manager Air (PMA) 251, will support future Air Capable Ships, including Freedom and Independence Class Littoral Combat Ships, Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyers, and Constellation Class Frigates. The MACs may also cover retrofitting legacy HRS on DDG, FFG, or Ticonderoga Class Guided-Missile Cruisers. The planned ordering period is a one-year base with four one-year options, totaling five years. The first task order will be awarded concurrently with the MAC. The NAICS code is 334511, and the PSC is 1710. A draft solicitation is expected in Q1 FY2026, with all documents available on PIEE (https://piee.eb.mil) and SAM.gov. This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract or commitment.
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