J--Design engineering & technical services for repair, modification, overhaul/replacement, & fleet support on the GMLS MK 10/13/22/26/45, GMLS & MSL Simulator MK 72, GMLS Training Equipment

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, CA plans to procure on an other than full and open competition basis from BAE Systems Land & Armaments Inc., Louisville, KY 40214, to provide engineering support, engineering investigations, design studies, technical services, technical documentation, installation of engineering changes, repair, modification, and overhaul/replacement, to include but not limited to the Guided Missile Launching Systems (GMLS) MK 10, MK 13, MK 22, MK 26, and MK 45, GMLS and MSL Simulator MK 72, GMLS Training Equipment and GMLS ancillary equipment of the United States allied Navies under Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case. These systems are combat weapon systems installed on foreign combat ships. The Contractor shall provide all necessary services to open and inspect assemblies, components, parts, subassemblies, tools and test equipment and to repair, refurbish, overhaul, or alter assemblies, components, parts, subassemblies, tools, and test! equipment for the above equipment. The contractor shall provide an on-site, secure, environmentally protected storage area for storage of parts, components, assemblies, systems, jigs, fixtures, test equipment and material for the above equipment. The Contractor shall maintain an Inventory Management Database and allow for accessible location and removal of parts and allow for induction of additional parts into storage. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), BAE Systems Land & Armaments, Inc., Armament Systems Division (ASD) (formerly United Defense, LP, Armament Systems Division) has continuously been assigned by COMNAVSEASYSCOM to be the Design Agent for these systems. As the assigned Design Agent, BAE Systems has solely designed, developed, produced and integrated these systems for the US Navy and FMS. BAE is the only known source that possesses the in-depth technical knowledge, expertise and capability required to manufacture, alter, and repair these systems and components. Only BAE Systems has the design data/specifications that enable design of equipment changes and depot repair of parts while maintaining system operational capability and safety. The award of this procurement will be issued as a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery (ID/IQ) Contract. The contract will include a one year base period, and three one year options. This will cover a f! our year period of performance (48 months), with an anticipated commencement date of 1 October 2009, and will continue through 30 September 2013 if all options are exercised. The anticipated release date for this solicitation is in or around 31 March 2009 via the Fedbizopps and the NECO website. The deadline for submitting a proposal will be 30 calendar days after the release date of the Request for Proposal (RFP). Any responsible source having the technical capabilities to meet the requirement described above may submit an offer which will be considered to: Bryson Jo, NSWC PHD, 4363 Missile Way Bldg 1215, Port Hueneme, CA 93043-4308 or via email to contact@example.gov The offer must clearly show the firm's ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy, or reliability of the items. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered by the agency. See notes 12, 22 and 26.