VPX Chassis

The contract involves providing VPX chassis designed to support the modernization of the Machinery Control Systems (MCS) aboard LHD 8, LHA 6, and LHA 7 class ships. These systems are currently facing obsolescence issues related to hardware and software components, necessitating a technology refresh and re-engineering efforts to ensure continued operational readiness. The VPX chassis will replace legacy VME chassis within various shipboard enclosures, including Data Acquisition Units, Gas Turbine Workstations, and Diesel Generator Workstations, facilitating the integration of updated hardware and software configurations to sustain tactical operations both at sea and in laboratory environments. The solicitation, issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Philadelphia Division under the Department of the Navy, seeks responses by September 24, 2025. The contract emphasizes adherence to specific design specifications and reference documentation to ensure compatibility with existing shipboard systems. The procurement aims to identify a suitable VPX chassis provider capable of delivering modern, reliable hardware that supports the fleet’s ongoing modernization efforts. The primary points of contact for this solicitation are Grisel Velazquez Vargas and Timothy Shuman, with the project located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.