Vertical Launching System (VLS)-Deck and Hatch Assembly (Assy)

Description

This advanced notice is in response to the sources sought notice issued on 28 January 2025. As a result of this sources sought notice, the anticipated requirement will be solicited as a full and open competition. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division anticipates a contract requirement for the procurement of the Deck and Hatch Assembly (Assy) to support MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) Production Program. This includes the manufacture, assembly, and testing of the VLS Deck and Hatch Assy for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), Port Hueneme California. The primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332999 with a Size Standard of 750 employees. The anticipated period of performance is 5 years, consisting of a 5 year ordering period. The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price Single Award Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ). It is anticipated that the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued on or around May 2026. Drawings will be provided to all JCP-registered requestors via DoD SAFE once the RFP has been posted to PIEE. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Disclaimer: This pre-solicitation notice is for information purposes only and shall not be constructed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. If a competitive solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via SAM.gov and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This is not a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation, and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.