UK SSBN Studies

The contract involves providing specialized engineering services and conducting technical studies focused on the UK SSBN program, specifically related to the Strategic Weapon System (SWS). The contractor is required to engage in various activities such as participating in Focus Teams, Working Groups, and supporting the UK team at the shipbuilder's facility. Key tasks include conducting studies on the uniqueness of the UK SWS Fire Control and build processes, as well as performing a trade study on equipment insertion and test methodologies to identify the optimal approach for installing and testing the SWS equipment throughout the submarine’s build and testing phases. Additionally, the contractor will explore design concepts aimed at reducing life cycle costs. Negotiations for this effort are to be held exclusively with General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (GDAIS) in Pittsfield, MA, as GDAIS is the sole manufacturer of the TRIDENT II D5 SWS Fire Control System and Attack Weapons Control System, possessing the specialized knowledge and capabilities necessary to fulfill the contract requirements. The solicitation, identified as N00030-07-G-0044NJ99, falls under NAICS code 541330 and was posted as a presolicitation in late 2014. Administrative oversight is provided by Linda M. Haggerty, the Administrative Contracting Officer.