AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) Australia Surface Combatant
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the capability to perform efforts in support of the AEGIS Weapon System (AWS) Australia Surface Combatant baseline development and modernization program. The requirements include the design, development, procurement of materials, manufacturing, assembly, integration, inspection, test, and delivery of the AEGIS Weapon Systems baseline, which includes the ESSM missile systems, MH-60R integration, Sonobuoy processing, Naval Integrated Fire Control (NIFC), SM-6. This work will require the ability to replace the SPY-1D (V) radar and MK99 Fire Control System (FCS) illuminators with the Australia domestic CEAFAR2 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar for S-band, X-band, and L-band Radio Frequency (RF). Additionally, this requirement includes the addition of the latest Multi-Mission Signal Processor (MMSP-R), SQQ-89 Sonobuoy Processing, IAMD and NIFC capabilities, and updating of Common Processing System (CPS) and integration of MH-60R.
The scope of work requires demonstrated direct experience with the design, development, procurement of materials, manufacturing, assembly, integration, inspection, test, and delivery of the AEGIS Weapon Systems baseline utilizing the software development tools through the AEGIS Common Source Library construct. Due to the nature of this requirement, a prospective offeror would need to demonstrate the required level of technical expertise.
All potential sources with the capability to accomplish the requirements referenced in this notice are invited to submit written information sufficient to demonstrate the respondent's ability to fulfill the requirements described in this notice. Responses to this notice must be submitted via email to the points of contact listed at the bottom of this notice, and must be received no later than 5:00PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on 02 AUG 2019. The subject line of emails containing responses or questions related to this notice should reference the solicitation number for this notice and "Australia Surface Combatant Baseline and Modernization Sources Sought Notice." Please limit responses to a maximum of eight (8) pages in length, excluding the cover page, based on a minimum font size of 10 points. Include a cover page with your response that lists the following information:
a. Solicitation Number for this Notice
b. Vendor/Company Name
c. Vendor Mailing Address and Physical Address (if different)
d. Name of the Point of Contact
e. Email Address
f. Phone Number
g. Vendor DUNS Number
h. Business Size Status (based on NAICS code for this notice)
i. A list of all NAICs codes as identified in the vendor's Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)
All information received that includes proprietary markings will be handled in accordance with applicable statutes and regulations. Responses to this notice will not be returned. 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 listed in this notice.
This notice is not a request for proposals. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Government. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this notice. Respondents are wholly responsible for any costs or expenses associated with submitting a response. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any further requests for information relating to a response. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. The information obtained from submitted responses may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy.
Daniel K. Magrino, Contract Specialist, Phone 2027813544, Email daniel.magrino@navy.mil - Kathryn F. Latham, Contract Specalist , Phone 2027813177, Email kathryn.latham@navy.mil
