Close In Weapon Systems Waterfront Support
ID: N0017425SN0041Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- WEAPONS (J010)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Indian Head Division, is seeking contractor support for the installation and maintenance of Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS) and related systems. The procurement aims to establish an Alteration Installation Team (AIT) to perform various ship alterations, system repairs, and support for self-defense systems on U.S. Navy and Coast Guard vessels, as well as U.S. Army facilities and authorized Foreign Military Sales customers. This opportunity is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness and effectiveness of defense systems across multiple platforms and locations, including both domestic and international sites. Interested parties must submit their company information and capabilities via email to Ivy Sasaki at ivy.h.sasaki.civ@us.navy.mil or James Funk at james.a.funk.civ@navy.mil by July 30, 2025, as this is a Sources Sought notice and not a formal solicitation.

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