Towed Array Transporter and Dockside Handling

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport is seeking a Firm Fixed Price contract for a towed array transporter and dockside handling system. The system must accommodate a removable reel with a 60-inch hub, 87-inch flange, and 68-inch width, supporting stable reeling operations with a minimum 4x structural safety factor. Technical specifications require a 240VAC single phase electric motor with a maximum 35 amp draw, reeling speeds between 0 and 15 RPM, and adjustable back tension from 0 to 650 lbs. The contract includes a primary deliverable for the system, with options for a maintenance and sustainability plan and a technical data package, alongside required data deliverables per the Contract Data Requirements List. Award will be based on best value, evaluating technical approach, firm fixed pricing for CLINs 0001 through 0003, a proposed milestone schedule, and past performance. A critical technical requirement is the detailed explanation of corrosion prevention measures for long-term operation in salt water pier side environments. To be eligible for award and access to export-controlled technical drawings, offerors must possess a valid Joint Certification Program certification and have a NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment and a CMMC Level 2 self-assessment or higher posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System. All equipment must conform to National Highway Transportation Safety Administration standards and include specific safety features such as electric brake mechanisms at each wheel and recessed lighting.