Synopsis: Weight Reduction of the Escort Mission Module (EMM) Towed Systems

Type: Synopsis/Request for Information Solicitation #: N66604-15-C-086C Contract Award Date: 22 July 2015 Contract Award Dollar Amount: $232,258,955.63 Agency/Office: Naval Sea Systems Command Location: Newport, RI 02870 Title: AC34 Classification Code: A -- Research & Development PSC Code: AC34 NAICS Code: 541 -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services/541712 -- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) Response Date: 24 April 2021 This is a synopsis/Request for Information (RFI) for a modification to Contract N66604-15-C-086C with Raytheon Company (hereafter referred to as - Raytheon) for noncommercial services prepared in accordance with FAR 5.207 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is also an RFI as defined in FAR 15.201(e) and is posted as required by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 206.302-1. NAVSEA is seeking information on industry's ability to implement scope increases to the above referenced contract. Raytheon, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 is receiving modification number N66604-15- C-086C P00065 to previously awarded Contract No. N66604-15-C-086C issued by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport. The purpose of the modification is to revise and increase the ceiling labor hours and Other Direct Costs (ODC) for additional Phase III Test & Integration level of effort. This is not a set-aside. Note: The information contained in this announcement is unclassified. The objective of this contract is to achieve weight reduction of the Escort Mission Module (EMM) towed systems and associated dry-end components in support of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Mission Package (MP). The Escort Mission Module towed systems and associated dry-end components covered by the contract are required to meet established performance, reliability, safety and operability requirements. While weight reduction is the primary objective, the solution must also be compliant with LCS embarkation and installation requirements, and when integrated into the larger mission package, maintain the current capability with respect to ASW performance. The Contractor shall support ship and mission module integration and Fleet experimentation, post-delivery support, training, and integrated logistics support (ILS). The ILS scope includes sparing, installation and check-out equipment, repair as required, sustainment and support products. Due to unanticipated changes in funding, deployment and test schedules, and utilization; the government requires an extension of the phase III test and integration tasking of the contract, through FY24, to support test schedule extension of ASW MP. The change in test and integration schedule, calls for contractor test, and integration as provided under the current contract. As a result, this justification and approval addresses adding labor hours and ODCs under the level of effort clause of the contract over a period of performance through FY24. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(d) (1)(B) (ii), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B). FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B) states, - For DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, services may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of a follow-on contract for the continued development or production of highly specialized services when it is likely that award to any other source would result in-- Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements. Raytheon, as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) under the current contract, is the only company with skills and knowledge necessary to meet the Navy's need for installation, integration and testing engineering services without unacceptable delay. NAVSEA is conducting the market research required by regulation to identify potential sources that possess the capability to perform this effort. It is anticipated that consideration of alternate sources for this requirement would require an unacceptable delay for the source to become familiar with the hardware developed under the contract to date and that would significantly impact the delivery schedule. Although the Government plans to eventually conduct a full and open competition for future requirements over the 10 units, the government cannot begin the process for a follow-on competitive procurement until receiving and validating the production level Technical Data Package (TDP). The Navy cannot receive the TDP until 180 days after exercise of the first production unit per the contractor's proposal, estimated for late FY22. Considering the time needed to review the TDP followed by the approximately 20 months needed to prepare and complete a full and open competition, the government estimates FY25 as the earliest date for award of a follow-on competitive contract. The synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed acquisition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All potential sources with the capability to accomplish the requirements referenced in this notice are invited to submit written information sufficient to demonstrate the respondent's ability to fulfill the requirements described in this notice. 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Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this notice. Respondents are wholly responsible for any costs or expenses associated with submitting a response. Follow-up questions may be asked of responders for clarification, but this will not indicated a selection or preference. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any further requests for information relating to a response. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. The information obtained from submitted responses may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or other solicitation, if any is issued. Classified material will not be accepted. Information shall be submitted prior to 24 April 2021 via email to all of the following points of contact: Taylor Curtis at taylor.curtis1@navy.mil and Andrew Nagelhout at andrew.c.nagelhout@navy.mil.