Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought: Foreign Military Sales Follow-on Technical Support for SEA21 PMS 326 International Fleet Support
ID: RFISS-158Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTERKEYPORT, WA, 98345-7610, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8ddfa1a6aeba41bba72d5d189386d328/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, is seeking information from industry regarding the Foreign Military Sales Follow-on Technical Support for SEA21 PMS 326 International Fleet Support. This procurement aims to provide eligible foreign customers with access to a comprehensive range of U.S. Security Cooperation solutions, including sustainment material, systems upgrades, technical support, and maintenance services for naval vessels and related infrastructure. The contract will cover various support areas such as program management, engineering, and OCONUS maintenance, with a focus on specific regions including Egypt, Iraq, and the Philippines. Interested parties must submit their notice of interest by 12 PM PDT on January 25, 2026, to the designated contacts, Jason Gavinski and Karen Smith, with further details available in the draft statement of work and associated documents.

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    DRAFT FOTS SOW.pdf
    This procurement seeks to provide eligible Foreign Customers access to a broad range of US Security Cooperation solutions and Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Program. The program covers sustainment material, systems upgrades, integration support, training, and other efforts related to naval vessels, systems, and ship support infrastructure. Key aspects include program management, engineering support (material condition assessments, maintenance, system upgrades, emergent repairs, and training), technical support for FOTS maintenance, and OCONUS maintenance support in specific regions like Egypt, Iraq, and the Philippines. The contract also details material procurements, other direct costs (e.g., crew support, warehousing, technical library), travel, and stringent security requirements including facility and personnel clearances.
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