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Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Modification to Contract HR001120C0100

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The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), representing the Program Executive Office for Undersea Warfare Systems (PEO UWS), plans to award a sole-source contract modification to General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp. (GD APS) to support ongoing KRAKEN prototyping efforts. This modification, authorized under specific federal regulations for sole-source procurement, will involve refurbishing three existing KRAKEN prototype units, delivering engineering services aimed at system improvements, enhancing command and control integration, and upgrading system autonomy. Additionally, GD APS will participate in a fleet exercise scheduled for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, which includes system deployment and recovery activities. GD APS is uniquely qualified for this work as the original developer and system integrator of the KRAKEN units, possessing specialized expertise and knowledge essential to meet evolving operational needs. The KRAKEN system complements existing undersea surveillance platforms such as the Fixed Surveillance System (FSS) and the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS), providing flexible and wide-area surveillance capabilities to Theater Undersea Warfare Command (TUSC) commanders worldwide. This effort is aligned with requirements set forth in the OPNAV Top Level Requirements and subsequent analyses to address emerging operational missions. The contract modification will increase the ceiling by $9.3 million and falls under the NAICS code 541715. The government has indicated this is not a request for competitive proposals and is inviting expressions of interest to be submitted within 15 calendar days of the notice date. All communications must be in writing via email to the designated contract specialist, and late responses may not be considered.

General Info

Sole-source contract to General Dynamics for KRAKEN prototype refurbishment and system enhancements.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Information Warfare Systems

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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PostedJun 6

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Information Warfare Systems

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSAN DIEGO, CA, 92110-3127, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Information Warfare Systems

Office AddressSAN DIEGO, CA, 92110-3127, USA

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Robert C WileyContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), on behalf of the Program Executive Office for Undersea Warfare Systems (PEO UWS), Maritime Surveillance Systems (MSS) Program Office (PMS 485), intends to award a sole-source modification to contract HR0011-20-C-0100 under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(b)(B) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source, to General Dynamics Applied Physical Sciences Corp. (GD APS) located at 475 Bridge Street, Groton, Connecticut 06340-3780 to support KRAKEN prototyping efforts. The KRAKEN system supports the Integrated Undersea Surveillance System (IUSS) in complementing the Fixed Surveillance System (FSS) and Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System (SURTASS). KRACKEN provides Flexible and responsive wide area surveillance to the Theater Undersea Warfare Command (TUSC) commanders worldwide. KRAKEN will operate as adjunct system to meet the established FSS and SURTASS missions and to meet additional missions as articulated in the OPNAV Top Level Requirements document and follow-on Course of Action Analysis (COAA) and as dictated by TUSC commanders evolving and emergent operational requirements. Under this procurement, GD APS will provide for the refurbishment of three existing KRAKEN prototype units, provide engineering services for system improvements, Command and Control (C2) integration and system autonomy upgrades. The tasking effort will also include participation in one fleet exercise for the 3rd Quarter of FY2025, including system deployment and recovery. GD APS is the original developer and system-level integrator of KRAKEN units and is the only company qualified to continue the prototyping efforts. As the original developer, GD APS is the only source that possesses the unique expertise and specialized knowledge to develop and integrate system improvements and execute testing within the time frame needed to meet this fleet requirement. The subject modification will increase the contract ceiling by $9.3 million. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541715. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses by interested parties to this notice shall be submitted no later than 15 calendar days from the date of this synopsis to Mr. Robert Wiley, Contracts Specialist, at contact@example.gov. The Government reserves the right not to respond to any expressions of interest received after 15 calendar days from the date of this publication; such expressions will be considered late. Any comments, questions, or concerns regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via e-mail to contact@example.gov. The Government will not pay for any information received. No telephone responses will be accepted. This notice is also posted on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at: https://e-commerce.dc3n.navy.mil/.