Total Ship Computing Environment Infrastructure (TSCEi)

1. SYNOPSIS This is a sources sought announcement in accordance with FAR 15.201 and in anticipation of a potential future procurement. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). No solicitation exists at this time. The Government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice. The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is conducting market research to assess industry capability to support the U.S. Navy in continued fielding and maintenance of the Total Ship Computing Environment infrastructure (TSCEi) and the ZUMWALT Combat System (ZCS) Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) core software. TSCEi hardware and TSCE core software is the heart of ZCS. The Government is seeking responses from sources with the facilities and proficiency required to execute any of the capabilities listed in Enclosure 1. 2. RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS Responses shall be limited to a total of 10 pages, 1-inch margins, single-sided, 10-point Times New Roman font or larger. Figures/Graphs/Tables can be included within the page limit with 8-point font or larger text. Responses shall be submitted in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) and reference: N00024-25-R-5507 - SOURCES SOUGHT NAVY TSCEi. Each page must be counted except for the following: Cover Page Company Information Size Status Interested parties shall submit one white paper including the company name, telephone number, mailing address, DUNS number, CAGE code and e-mail address of one point of contact. Provide number of employees employed by company's business unit considering this opportunity, and the geographic locations. Identify contracts within the last five (5) years with similar scope and provide brief overview of company responsibilities and magnitude of its role. If a small business, identify type of small business (e.g. 8(a), Hubzone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned). Industry shall address whether they have a minimum SECRET level facility security clearance. The white paper should demonstrate the company's capabilities and experience to design, build, integrate, test, and/or produce applicable combat system elements and/or subsystems to support the TSCEi. Failure to provide a response does not preclude participation in any possible future RFP, if issued. A.) Introduction - Provide a brief company introduction and relevant details of the company/organization, including any potential teaming approach. Additionally, interested parties shall identify if their company has the capability to be a prime contractor or if it is only interested in subcontracting opportunities. B.) Capabilities - Succinctly address the contractor's ability to manage the types and magnitude of tasking, technical ability to perform the task, and the capacity to conduct the requirements of the task. C.) Experience - This section should include specific demonstrated capabilities, knowledge, and experience for each capability. Identify any demonstrated expertise and experience that can be directly applied to the development and evaluation of Navy combat system capabilities. Does your company have a satisfactory performance record for the type of work required? Please provide examples of relevant and recent (within five years) past performance. D.) Place of Performance - Provide the expected place of performance. Identify existing facilities for manufacturing, assembly, and component, subsystem, and system integration, qualification, production, and testing required to support TSCEi on ZUMWALT Class destroyers. E.) Barriers to Competition - Identify any obstacles to competition as a prime and/or subcontractor for the proposed scope for this TSCEi effort. In addition, the company may recommend solutions or mitigation paths for the Navy to overcome the obstacles. 3. DISCLAIMER This sources sought is issued solely for Market Research purposes. It does not constitute a RFP or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This sources sought does not commit the Government to solicit offers or award a contract. The information provided in this sources sought is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The Government may request further information regarding respondents self-assessed capabilities and may request a presentation and/or a site visit. Any such requests would not signify preference nor solicitation. Respondents are advised that ALL costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the interested parties expense, and the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or costs incurred or associated with submitting a response to this sources sought. Information submitted in response to this Source Sought will become the property of the United States Government. Submitters should properly mark their responses with the appropriate restrictive markings. Information that is proprietary or competition sensitive will be protected from disclosure under the public records law only if properly labeled as such. Anticipated place of performance will be at the awarded contractor's location. 4. RESPONSE DUE DATE AND GOVERNMENT POINTS OF CONTACT Interested companies should provide a response on or before 3:00 pm EST, 13 JAN 2025. The submission should include one electronic (virus scanned) copy sent via e-mail to the Contracting Officer at william.j.jee.civ@us.navy.mil. Please include the Source Sought Title in the subject of the e-mail. All information received that includes proprietary markings will be handled in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations. An acknowledgement of receipt will be provided for all responses received. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within two working days, please notify the points of contact listed in this notice. Enclosure (1): A.) Several assumptions and constraints of the Total Ship Computing Environment infrastructure (TSCEi) and Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) systems should be taken into account for any responses, including: TSCEi which includes core data processing and ship-wide network infrastructure will be modernized to support infrastructure as a service (IaaS). TSCEi integrates the ship's combat system, sensors, weapons, command-and-control ship control, and integrated communications functions into a cohesive and unified system. Primary mission of the DDG 1000 class is Surface Strike. A Technical Data Package (TDP) is not available for either TSCEi hardware or TSCE software at this time. B.) Specific elements that interface with TSCEi include, but are not limited to: MK57 Peripheral Vertical Launching System (VLS) Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Tomahawk Tactical Weapon Control System (TTWCS) Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) All Up Round (AUR) SPS-73/Surface Search Radar Horizon and Surface Search Phased Array Radars Standard Missile AUR Family Tomahawk AUR Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) / SLQ-32 Integrated Communications Controller (ICC) Inertial Navigation System (INS) / WSN-7/9 Engineering Control System (ECS) Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) / Large Missile Vertical Launch System (LMVLS) ZUMWALT Operating Environment Trusted Virtual Environment (ZOETVE) Global Command and Control System-Maritime (GCCS-M) Common Data Link Management System (CDLMS) Shipboard Gridlock System with Auto Correlation (SGS/AC) Navigation Sensor System Interface (NAVSSI)/ Global Positioning System-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Services (GPNTS) Moriah Wind System (MWS) MK46 Gun Weapon System Nixie / SLQ-25C/E On-Board Trainer (OBT) / Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) Electro-Optics Surveillance Integrated Broadcast System (IBS) Satellite Communication (SATCOM) C.) The Government is seeking input from Industry to determine if there are sources with the facilities and proficiency required to execute any or all of the below capabilities. Providing a subset response to the below capabilities is acceptable: Technical leadership, including integration, coordination, and system engineering across the program for successful integration of all combat system, strategic system, HM&E control system, and Command, Control, Communication, Computer, Cyber and Intelligence (C5I) system elements Systems Engineering, including model-based systems engineering, to support the ZUMWALT class destroyer platform combat system design, development and testing . Engineering development efforts include: Requirements analysis System architecture Subsystem, component, and test requirements development Design analysis and design integration Cybersecurity engineering Network engineering Modeling & simulation System integration, verification and validation testing to support combat system certification Software Development within a DEVSECOPS environment, including coding, testing, integration, deployment, and maintenance of software products. Software Development efforts include: Compute hardware and network switch obsolescence management Infrastructure as a Service Platform as a Service Software as a Service Continuous authority to operate/certificate-to-ship Experience with Goals Questions Indicators Metrics (GQIM) approach to software sustainment and development Sustainment / Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), including lifecycle support necessary to maintain TSCEi hardware. Sustainment / ILS efforts include: Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) Management, includes identifying obsolescence issues, implementing resolutions, providing crew and In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) technical reach back on DMSMS issues ILS Product Maintenance, including Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)/Tech Manuals, Planned Maintenance System (PMS) Maintenance Installation Plan (MIP)/Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), Fleet Introductory Training (FIT), configuration/provisioning data, incorporating baseline updates stemming from Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) or feedback report changes Configuration management Repair Support and Services, including support as interim depot for repair/replace of failed depot level repairable assets Life Cycle Transition Support Reliability, Maintainability and Availability (RMA)/Failure Reporting Analysis and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) Depot Capability Participation in Government chaired software and hardware sustainment/ improvement/maintenance process for Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and other related meetings including, but not limited to risk review boards, executive steering committees, technical interchange meetings, integrated product team meetings, and in-process reviews. Capability to maintain/update software and hardware related documentation, specifications, and operational training curriculum. Capability to develop, deliver, and maintain Technical Data Packages (TDPs). Capability to develop and maintain ZCS baseline Configuration Definition Documents (CDDs). Experience with software installation aboard in-service and shore installations. Technical team support to the Fleet via the deployment of ship riders. Integrated Activation and Testing, including Test plan development, Test Sequencing, and support. Facilities and manpower to manufacture, integrate, install, and support combat system equipment on the ZUMWALT class. Facilities and manpower to support land-based integration, testing, and certification. D.) These potential efforts do not reflect any endorsement by the Department of Defense nor do they reflect any policy considerations that may apply to any given concept (e.g., basing arrangements, treaty compliance, etc.). E.) This sources sought and related information will be available only through the Internet at the SAM.gov website (https://sam.gov/). The Government will not provide information in response to any written, telephone, or facsimile requests. F.) Distribution of all future information about this sources sought will be through the SAM.gov website. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the SAM.gov website to assure they have the most up-to-date information on this notice. Please visit said website and FAQs for information and assistance regarding any downloading or other issues.