19--Addition of Cost Type CLINs for Engineering Services Supportand Material for the Surface Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Undersea Vehicle(SMCM UUV), Knifefish

The Naval Sea Systems Command plans to issue a sole source contract modification to General Dynamics Advanced Information System (GDAIS) to establish two new cost-type Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for Support for Engineering Services and associated materials for the Surface Mine Countermeasure Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (SMCM UUV), known as Knifefish. GDAIS is uniquely qualified as the original designer and developer of the SMCM UUV system and is the only source capable of meeting the Navy’s requirements promptly and without negatively impacting the SMCM UUV or Littoral Combat Ship programs. The addition of these CLINs will cover engineering support and necessary materials, leveraging GDAIS’s specialized expertise, technical data, equipment, and personnel. Recompeting this work is deemed impractical due to an anticipated two-year delay and increased costs that would adversely affect the Navy’s operational timeline and budget. The contract modification ensures continuity and timely support for critical Navy programs. Firms interested in subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to contact GDAIS directly. The contract action supports the ongoing needs of the Naval Surface Warfare Center based in Panama City Beach, Florida.