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SSBN Water Couplers
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The U.S. Department of Defense, through Pae Strategic Systems Programs, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) under solicitation number P277 to assess market capability for the procurement of water couplers and ancillary equipment in support of both the U.S. and UK SSBN programs. This notice, posted on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of June 17, 2026, is strictly for market research and does not constitute a formal request for proposal. Respondents are required to submit a White Paper capability statement, not exceeding five pages in 12-point Times New Roman font with one-inch margins, addressing minimum qualifications, recent experience, and administrative details. Key requirements include demonstrated familiarity with the U.S. Navy’s SSBN Strategic Weapons System, specifically the Fire Control System and its interfaces with the Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile system, as well as direct experience with Strategic Systems Programs Operational Directives and T9001-C technical processes. The offering entity must have performed similar tasks within the last three years with annual incurred costs of at least $4.3 million. Respondents must also provide company-specific information including name, address, UEI, CAGE code, business size, ownership status, years in operation, and certification of a SECRET-level facility and computing environment capable of processing classified data. The delivery and performance location is designated as Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and the anticipated contract type, if awarded, is Cost Plus Fixed Fee. The work scope includes procuring and delivering one U.S. Water Coupler Material Kit 1, one U.S. Water Coupler Material Kit 2, one UK Water Coupler Material Kit, along with associated procurement reports, monthly financial status reports, and quarterly in-progress reviews, all to be executed in strict accordance with applicable Ordnance Directives and the T9001C checklist dated March 24, 2025. Subcontracting limitations under FAR 52.219-14 apply should a small business be selected, and all submissions must be sent via email to the designated point of contact by the deadline.
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Place of Performance
Pittsfield, MA, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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See attached SSN and SOW
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