Virginia Class Propulsor - Most Aggressive Feature (MAF) Follow-On
ID: N00167-23-D-XXXXType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

PSC

SHIP AND BOAT PROPULSION COMPONENTS (2010)

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https://sam.gov/opp/5065a2941ba2454e84240473621a290e/view
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    Posted Apr 5, 2023, 4:37 PM UTC
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    Updated Mar 8, 2024, 3:53 PM UTC
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    Due Mar 22, 2024, 4:00 PM UTC
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Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE NAVY - The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division is seeking information from potential sources for the procurement of the Most Aggressive Feature (MAF) for the Virginia Class Propulsor. The MAF is a component of the Improved Advanced Hybrid (IAH) Propulsor used on Virginia Class Submarines. The Navy plans to construct additional IAH Propulsors for future submarines and requires information on manufacturing capabilities, engineering support services, installation and maintenance support services, manufacturing plan, quality management and quality assurance plan, and security requirements. Interested vendors should provide company information, capabilities, anticipated delivery/installation time frames, barriers to proposal submission, and program risks with recommended mitigations. The contract will be a hybrid Firm Fixed Price and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Completion Type.

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