Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS) Alteration Installation Team (AIT)

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is seeking a single award for solicitation N00174-21-R-0012 to provide Close-In Weapon Systems (CIWS) Alteration Installation Team (AIT) support. This effort involves the installation of Ship Alterations (S/A), Ship Change Documents (SCDs), and Ordnance Alterations (ORDALTS), as well as system repairs for PHALANX, Sea RAM, and Land Based PHALANX Weapon Systems. The scope covers U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard vessels, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The expected contract vehicle is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract featuring one five year ordering period, with task orders issued as either cost-plus-fixed-fee or firm-fixed-price. Work will be performed at various locations, including training sites, private and public shipyards, pier side, in dry dock, and at contractor facilities across CONUS and OCONUS. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541990. Award selection will be based on an integrated assessment of evaluation factors to determine the best value to the Government. Key personnel requirements include Senior Field Service Engineers and Field Service Engineers with specific technical expertise in NAVSEA standards and certifications. Security requirements are stringent, necessitating a Facility Security Clearance (FCL) level of Secret and the ability to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The solicitation process included Amendment 0001 to address questions regarding facility requirements, security clearances, and statement of work revisions. Evaluation of offerors includes a review of past performance via a specific matrix and questionnaire, and pricing must adhere to structured cost summary formats and Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4341.