Acoustic Array Test Article Industry Day Announcement

The Program Executive Office Submarines (PEO SUB), specifically the PMS 485 Maritime Surveillance Systems Distribute Sensors Group, is planning an Industry Day to prepare for a potential Request For Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of acoustic arrays. These arrays are intended to serve as test articles for the Shallow Water Surveillance System User Operational Evaluation Systems between 2016 and 2018. The procurement may involve anywhere from 12 to 80 new acoustic arrays that will meet or slightly modify the performance requirements of the Advanced Deployable System. The Industry Day is designed to provide industry participants with detailed insights into the planned acquisition and offer access to classified performance and design requirements held by the MSS Program Office. This contract opportunity is managed under the Naval Information Warfare Systems office, part of the Department of Defense, based in San Diego, California. The objective is to engage the defense industry prior to issuing the RFP, allowing potential contractors to better understand the technical and operational needs for these acoustic arrays. The arrays are critical components expected to enhance shallow water surveillance capabilities, and the procurement reflects the program office’s intent to support evolving operational evaluation systems. Further detailed information and access to documentation are provided during the Industry Day to facilitate informed proposal submissions.