NGMS ECDIS-N/Navigation/Steering & Propulsion/Machinery Control Systems
ID: N64498-24-RFPREQ-PD-54-0101Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC PHILADELPHIA DIVPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19112-1403, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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https://sam.gov/opp/76b8dfa3952a40f6b78545a7472e94ce/view
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    The Department of the Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is seeking engineering and technical services for the management and support of various naval steering and navigation control systems. The procurement aims to establish a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Northrop Grumman Maritime Systems (NGMS) on a sole source basis, as NGMS is deemed the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirements. The services will include design agent engineering, technical support, training, and logistics for systems such as Electronic Charting Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) across multiple classes of submarines and surface ships, ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance with security regulations. Interested contractors must submit their capabilities in response to the Request for Information (RFI) by February 5, 2025, to Tracy J. Biondo at tracy.j.biondo.civ@us.navy.mil or Marissa Woody at marissa.l.woody.civ@us.navy.mil, with submissions limited to five pages.

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    ECDIS-N NGMS Services - RFI.docx
    The Department of the Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) issued a Sources Sought RFI (N64498-24-RFPREQ-PD-54-0101) to gather information regarding the requirement for engineering and technical services related to several naval steering and navigation control systems. The intention is to create a CPFF, IDIQ contract with Northrop Grumman Maritime Systems (NGMS) based on the sole source justification outlined in U.S. law. The RFI seeks input from potential contractors to assess their capabilities in fulfilling the work scope detailed in the attached Draft Statement of Work (SOW). Submissions should not exceed five pages and must include specific details on how the respondent’s products or services align with the requirements of the SOW. Responses are due electronically by February 5, 2025, and will be used solely for market research purposes without payment or obligation from the government for the submissions. This RFI does not constitute a contract or solicitation for proposals. The government's specific needs and the focus on NGMS underline a careful procurement strategy to ensure mission success.
    ECDIS-N NGMS Services SOW.docx
    The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for non-personal engineering and technical services related to navigation systems, steering/propulsion control systems, and Machinery Control Systems (MCS) for the Navy, contracted to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). The contractor will provide engineering support, training, and program management to ensure the operational effectiveness of various naval systems, including Electronic Charting Display and Information Systems (ECDIS) across different classes of submarines and ships. Hosting both on-site and remote technical support, the contractor is tasked with developing technical documentation, conducting training sessions, performing system troubleshooting, and overseeing installation and validation testing. Additionally, the contractor will engage in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), including the development and update of logistics packages, managing inventory, and addressing issues of obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources. Ensuring compliance with numerous security requirements and regulations, the contractor’s personnel must be U.S. citizens and maintain necessary security clearances. The document specifies the substantial travel anticipated to execute these tasks, primarily from the contractor's facility in Virginia to various Navy locations. This encompasses planning, execution, and oversight essential for maintaining the Navy's crucial navigation systems operational throughout their lifecycles.
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