Vertical Launching System (VLS) - Plenum and Lower/Upper Uptake
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) at Port Hueneme Division, is seeking qualified sources for the fabrication, assembly, testing, delivery, and final acceptance of Vertical Launching System (VLS) Plenum and lower/upper Uptake components. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather market insights and identify potential contractors capable of meeting stringent requirements, including adherence to quality control, configuration management, and environmental compliance standards. The VLS components are critical for naval operations, necessitating rigorous testing and compliance with ITAR regulations, as well as specific fabrication requirements for high-yield strength steel structures. Interested parties should submit their responses, including company information and capability statements, to the primary contact, Vi Tran, at vi.t.tran3.civ@us.navy.mil, with a copy to Nayneet Kaur at nayneet.kaur.civ@us.navy.mil, by the specified deadline, noting that responses are limited to 20 pages.