Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) Sustainment / Production Hardware
ID: N00024-26-R-5200Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

PSC

FIRE CONTROL COMPUTING SIGHTS AND DEVICES (1220)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/80b44433fa644a5ba8d3767fcc520be8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is seeking industry input for the procurement of sustainment and production hardware for the Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS). This initiative aims to address Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS), obsolescence solutions, and the maintenance of critical SSDS hardware, including Maintenance Assist Modules (MAMs), Arming Units, and Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA) Laptops. The SSDS program is vital for ensuring the operational readiness of U.S. Navy amphibious ships and aircraft carriers, with a focus on maintaining high standards of quality assurance and compliance with military protocols. Interested contractors must submit their responses by January 19, 2026, to Frederick Mitchell at frederick.m.mitchell.civ@us.navy.mil, with additional contacts including David Chamberlain and Kathleen Simonini for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Frederick Mitchell, Contract Specialist
    frederick.m.mitchell.civ@us.navy.mil
    David Chamberlain
    david.s.chamberlain5.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Section B.docx
    This document outlines various supplies and services, primarily under Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contracts, for government procurement. It details ten Clin Numbers (Contract Line Item Numbers), covering a range of items from engineering services, provisioned items, and materials to spares, facilities, warehousing, and hardware production. Specific services include sustainment, design, redesign, and modifications for engineering, as well as depot repair for facilities. Hardware production is specified for MAMs, PMA Laptops, and Arming Units, with some items noting "step-ladder pricing." Additionally, the document includes categories for Other Direct Costs (ODCs)/Travel and Data Rights, with the latter being Not Separately Priced (NSP). Each item lists a quantity, unit, unit price, amount, estimated cost, and fixed fee, all initially set at $0.00, indicating a placeholder or an as-needed basis for these procurements.
    SECTION C Statement of Work_Production Hardware.docx
    This government Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide solutions for Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and obsolescence issues for the Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) across various naval ship classes. The contractor will also be responsible for warehousing, repair, and production of SSDS hardware, including principal components and assemblies. Key responsibilities include engineering analysis, procurement of test units, configuration management of technical data packages, and maintaining a secure, climate-controlled warehouse of at least 30,000 square feet. The SOW emphasizes strict adherence to quality assurance, counterfeit prevention, risk management, and security protocols, with a strong focus on timely reporting and compliance with military and DoD standards. The contract also requires the contractor to establish a Program Management Office, participate in various review meetings, and develop comprehensive plans for manufacturing, testing, and end-of-contract transition.
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