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Shallow Water Training Range Market Survey

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N6660409R1150Federal

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The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport is preparing to issue a solicitation for the production and installation of in-water subsystems (IWS) for new undersea tracking ranges located in shallow waters off the U.S. east and west coasts, each covering approximately 500 square nautical miles. These ranges will support real-time tracking of exercise participants and facilitate training in undersea warfare. The IWS will serve as a crucial communication link between the shore-based Range Operations Centers (ROC) and the offshore undersea range areas near San Diego, California, and Jacksonville, Florida. These systems are designed to be permanently installed with an expected operational lifespan of 20 years. The IWS components include the Ocean Sensor Subsystem, consisting of acoustic and telemetry parts, electro-mechanical optical cables, and pressure housings, as well as the Shore Electronics Subsystem which provides power, processes sensor data, controls hardware functions, and interfaces with the ROC display systems. To aid in developing the Request for Proposal (RFP), NUWC is conducting a market survey to gather industry input for optimizing the specification and statement of work. Industry representatives are invited to attend discussion sessions in Newport, Rhode Island, scheduled over three days in January, with multiple two-hour slots available. Companies may send up to three attendees to these sessions, with participation requests required in writing or via email to the designated point of contact, Mr. William Hurley. Attendees must also comply with NUWC's visitor guidelines. This market survey is a key step in ensuring the final procurement reflects current industry capabilities and requirements for these sophisticated undersea tracking systems.

General Info

NUWC seeks industry input for 20-year in-water subsystems supporting undersea tracking ranges.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nuwc Division Newport

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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PostedDec 15

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nuwc Division Newport

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nuwc Division Newport

Office AddressNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, USA

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Full Description

Shallow Water Training Range Market Survey The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Division Newport, RI is planning to solicit for the production and installation of in-water subsystems (IWS) for new undersea tracking ranges. The IWS will be located in relatively shallow water off the east and west coasts of the US and cover total areas of 500 snmi on each coast. As part of the RFP development process, NUWC plans to conduct a market survey in an effort to optimize the scope and content of the specification and statement of work. Industry is invited to participate in this market survey to be held at Newport, RI., with meetings tentatively planned for mornings and afternoons on January 13, 14, and 15. Meeting duration would be no more than 2 hours each (0900-1100; 1400-1600); maximum of three attendees per company. The POC for these meetings is Mr. William Hurley at +1 (555) 000-0000. Requests to participate must be sent in writing to Commercial Acquisition Code, B-11, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841. Email requests to contact@example.gov are also acceptable. Industry attendess are advised they must follow the guidance provided in the "Visitor" section of the NUWC website http://www.nuwc.navy.mil/npt/ Background information - The West Coast Shallow Water Training Ranges are Undersea Warfare (USW) training systems that will provide real-time track positions of exercise participants in two areas on the west coast. The In-water Subsystem (IWS) of this SWTR will provide the link between the Range Operations Center (ROC), which is a shore-based facility, and the undersea range areas which are to be located off-shore San Diego, CA. The USWTR is an Undersea Warfare (USW) training system that will provide real-time track positions of exercise participants on the east coast. The IWS of this SWTR will provide the link between the ROC, which is a shore-based facility, and the undersea range area, which is to be located off-shore Jacksonville, FL. These SWTRS will be permanently-installed, fixed location range systems with a design life of 20 years. The IWS is composed of the Ocean Sensor Subsystem (OSS) and the Shore Electronics Subsystem (SES). The OSS is comprised of acoustic and telemetry subsystems, electro-mechanical optical cables (EMOC), deep-water electronic pressure housings, and related hardware components. The SES provides required power to the OSS, receives and processes the in-water sensor data, and provides analog and digital outputs for each of the sensor nodes. The SES also controls all in-water hardware functions, provides system status, and interfaces to the display subsystem at the ROC.