Competitive solicitation for the build to print (BTP) production of the Common Processing System (CPS) Technology Insertion (TI) 16

The Navy issued a full-and-open competitive solicitation for the build-to-print production of the Common Processing System (CPS) Technology Insertion 16, aimed at manufacturing, assembling, testing, and delivering CPS TI 16 units to support modernization and new shipbuilding programs. Initially posted in October 2014, the solicitation faced a protest before proposals were received, prompting NAVSEA to conduct further market research to assess whether at least two responsible small business concerns could competitively offer the products at fair market prices. This research concluded that it is unlikely such offers from multiple small businesses would be attainable given the required production rates and lead times. Despite this, the Navy is continuing with the unrestricted full-and-open competition under the original solicitation, which closed in March 2015. This action follows FAR guidelines to ensure fairness and market viability, and no further industry action is needed at this time. The solicitation is linked to NAICS code 334111 and is based in Washington, DC. Points of contact include Patrick J. Loftus and Procuring Contracting Officer Christopher Covalt, who can provide additional information regarding the procurement.