FY26 FIRE CONTROL STRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMS (SSP) ADVANCED SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION
ID: N0003026C1005PxxTBD1Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYSTRATEGIC SYSTEMS PROGRAMSWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20374-5127, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

FIRE CONTROL COMPUTING SIGHTS AND DEVICES (1220)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d10cd394590646f4b3ae376edeb13f0c/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), is conducting market research for the FY26 Fire Control Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Advanced System Development and Production. This opportunity seeks firms capable of providing specialized tactical engineering, logistics, and alteration services for the Strategic Weapon System (SWS) and Fire Control Sub-System (FCS), including development, production, maintenance, and modernization efforts. The contract will focus on the advanced development and production phases of fire control systems for U.S. and U.K. strategic submarines, ensuring the continued advancement and security of these critical systems. Interested firms must submit White Paper capability statements by January 11, 2026, demonstrating relevant experience and qualifications, with a projected contract period from September 2026 to September 2028. For further inquiries, contact Angela C. Frye at angela.frye@ssp.navy.mil or Laura Nesbitt at laura.nesbitt@ssp.navy.mil.

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    Encl 1 SOW_Mid Cycle New Procurement Truncated R1 20251229.docx
    The document outlines various contract line items (CLINs) for the acceleration, advanced development, engineering, and production phases of the Strategic Weapons System (SWS) Program of Record (POR), specifically focusing on the Advanced Fire Control Sub-system (FCS) and related shipboard systems. Key activities include design and development efforts, prototyping, trade studies, analysis, and continuous development backlog grooming. The CLINs also cover the production and delivery of equipment for the Guidance Test Building, Land-Based & Targeting Engineering Test System, and components for the COLUMBIA and Dreadnought Class submarines, as well as supply system spares and shipyard replacement components. Additionally, the document addresses emergent software development, land-based training upgrade kit production and installation, system concept and design planning, and program protection and enhancement planning. The overarching theme is the modernization and replacement of fire control systems for both US and UK strategic submarines, ensuring continued advancement and security of the program.
    Sources Sought Notice (SSN) FY26 New Procurement Mod 20251229.docx
    The Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for FY26 Fire Control Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) Advanced System Development and Production. The purpose is to identify firms capable of providing specialized tactical engineering, logistics, and Fire Control Strategic Systems Programs Alteration (SPALT) services for the Strategic Weapon System (SWS) and Fire Control Sub-System (FCS). This includes development, production, maintenance, modernization, concept exploration for future requirements, software/hardware revisions, and support services. The anticipated contract type will include Cost Plus Incentive Fee and Cost Plus Fixed Fee, with a Period of Performance from September 2026 to September 2028. Interested firms must submit White Paper capability statements by January 11, 2026, demonstrating specific qualifications, recent experience (within 5 years, with annual incurred costs of approximately $114.5M over at least 2 years), and the ability to meet personnel requirements (over 90 FTEs) in Pittsfield, MA, and Cape Canaveral, FL. The facility must hold a TOP SECRET clearance and a computing facility cleared to process SECRET data. This SSN is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.
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