Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicle (MCM USV)

Disclaimer: This pre-solicitation notice is for information only, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. Prior to release of the formal solicitation, the Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse the cost of any submission in response to this announcement -- the entire cost of any submission will be at the sole expense of the source submitting the information. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via the Federal Business Opportunities website (https://www.fbo.gov) and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. SYNOPSIS The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a build to-print solicitation, N0002420R6300, for the production of Mine Countermeasures Unmanned Surface Vehicles (MCM USV). The MCM USV will be a ship-launched or shore-launched, open architecture (OA), surface vehicle capable of autonomous safe navigation and mission execution. The solicitation release will be announced electronically via Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) at https://www.fbo.gov and interested parties must comply with that announcement. FBO is the single point of entry for posting of the synopsis and solicitations to the internet. Interested offerors should monitor the FBO website for the release of the solicitation(s), and any applicable amendments. Offerors must be registered in SAM in order to participate in this procurement. The Government anticipates releasing a draft RFP in calendar year 2019. The formal solicitation release is anticipated in fiscal year 2020. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. The formal RFP is anticipated to be issued on an unrestricted basis. Industry Engagement Session NAVSEA intends to conduct industry engagement sessions with potential offerors on the MCM USV requirements after draft RFP materials are posted. NAVSEA intends to allow potential offerors time to access the data included in the draft RFP announcement, and develop questions/feedback. NAVSEA recommends interested parties to follow the guidance below to gain access to the upcoming draft RFP documents in order to participate in the acquisition. Solicitation Document Access The MCM USV RFP documents (including draft release of documents), Bidder's Library, and communications with industry (including Industry engagement) will contain controlled information. Potential Offerors interested in viewing any of the data associated with the MCM USV RFP must complete and return 1) a Terms of Use Agreement; and 2) a Security Classification Specification, DD 254 (Block 6.a., 6.b. and 6.c.). Offerors must be registered with the Defense Security Service with a SECRET level clearance providing for SECRET personnel clearances to access the data within the draft RFP. A blank Terms of Use Agreement and DD 254 are attached to this synopsis. Offerors should complete and return the documents now in order to expedite the review of the draft RFP documents when they become available for access in October 2019. Submit the completed Terms of Use Agreement and DD 254 to jokera.mcneil@navy.mil with a copy to david.f.little2@navy.mil and a subject line of the email that reads, "TOU letter / DD 254 (insert name of company) N0002420R6300." Offerors may also submit questions to the points of contact listed in this synopsis. The Government will not provide sponsorship for new or upgraded personnel or facility clearances. Upon proper clearance approvals by the Government and a signed TOU, the Contracting Officer will provide further instruction on access to the MCM USV data. The classified or restricted disclosure attachments will be made available in a secure manner to the Offeror so long as the Offeror has met the security requirements detailed here.