14--FY13-17 MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) Launcher Production Mechanical and Electronic Contract(s) for launchers and ancillary hardware for US Navy, AEGIS Ashore and Allied Navy requirements.

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has completed its initial evaluation of proposals for the MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) Mechanical and Electronic Launcher Production contract, which supports launchers and ancillary hardware for the U.S. Navy, AEGIS Ashore, and allied naval forces. The contract solicitation, identified as N00024-13-R-5332, closed to submissions other than those previously received by November 21, 2013. Only those offerors who submitted proposals by this date and were determined to be within the competitive range, receiving official notification from the government, are permitted to address subsequent solicitation amendments through Amendment 0003. This process ensures that the evaluation and negotiation phases are limited to qualified bidders who have already engaged in the proposal process. This notice is informational and does not represent a commitment to award a contract. Interested parties should monitor official updates via FedBizOpps and comply with future announcements accordingly. The government has stated that it will not reimburse any costs associated with questions or information submitted in response to this notice. Points of contact for this solicitation include David Lubrano and Contract Specialist Nicole A. Gerow, who handle inquiries related to the procurement. The procurement pertains broadly to production needs spanning fiscal years 2013 through 2017, indicating a multi-year scope involving complex naval system components critical to U.S. and allied maritime defense capabilities.