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SOLICITATION: The purpose of this update is to release the official Request for Proposal N00024-20-R-5602 for Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Technical Insertion 2016 (TI-16) Hardware Production and E... SOLICITATION: The purpose of this update is to release the official Request for Proposal N00024-20-R-5602 for Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Technical Insertion 2016 (TI-16) Hardware Production and Engineering Services. Offerors are notified that the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) 10.0 is hereby issuing a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP). The requirement includes tactical shore site material, hardware production, assembly, configuration, integration, test, packaging and shipment of the SSDS system hardware. Engineering services scope includes production problem identification and resolution, support of diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages, repairs, engineering changes, and production status reporting. Information regarding this requirement was previously posted under pre-solicitation notice “Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Technical Insertion 2016 (TI-16) Hardware Production and Engineering Services.” Please refer to this solicitation, “Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Technical Insertion 2016 (TI-16) Hardware Production and Engineering Services,” with solicitation number N00024-20-R-5602 for the most current documents and information. Section J attachments and GFI are provided via the NSERC Bidder’s Library. All potential offerors seeking access to the NSERC Bidder’s Library in order to obtain the Section J attachments and GFI must follow the instructions outlined in Attachment J-15. Potential offerors who have already requested access under the pre-solicitation announcement do not need to submit another request. All questions should be received within twenty (20) calendar days after receipt of RFP to allow the Government adequate time to prepare and issue responses to all offerors prior to the proposal due date. Unclassified questions and comments should be electronically submitted using the format provided in Attachment J-12 to Patti Pace (patricia.pace@navy.mil) and Stacy Crisman (stacy.crisman1@navy.mil). Any questions or comments that are submitted may be publically released. All questions shall be submitted in accordance with the instructions found in Section L of the solicitation. 10 November 2020: The purpose of this notification is to provide solicitation amendment 0001. 21 November 2020: The purpose of this notification is to provide solicitation amendment 0002. 18 December 2020: The purpose of this notification is to provide Government responses to bidders' questions and provide solicitation amendment 0003. 21 December 2020: The purpose of this notification is to provide solicitation amendment 0004. 23 December 2020: The purpose of this notification is to provide solicitation amendment 0005. 30 December 2020: The purpose of this notification is to provide solicitation amendment 0006. 08 January 2021 - The purpose of this notification is to provide solictiation amendment 0007 and provide Government responses to bidders' questions. 15 January 2021 - The purpose of this notification is to provide solictiation amendment 0008 and provide Government responses to bidders' questions.

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The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a competitive solicitation no later than the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020 for procurement of the efforts required to provide Ship Self Def... The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a competitive solicitation no later than the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020 for procurement of the efforts required to provide Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Technical Insertion 2016 (TI-16) Hardware Production and Engineering Services. The anticipated requirement includes tactical shore site material, hardware production, assembly, configuration, integration, test, packaging and shipment of the SSDS system hardware. Anticipated engineering services scope includes production problem identification and resolution, support of diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages, repairs, engineering changes, and production status reporting. The anticipated solicitation will include cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price contract line items, and cost-only contract line items for travel and incidental material for the efforts to satisfy FY21-FY26 requirements. Prior to the issuance of a formal solicitation (request for proposal) for this procurement, NAVSEA intends to release a draft copy of selected solicitation sections. Disclaimer: This pre-solicitation notice is for information only and shall not be construed 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 beta.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. IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for contract award under this procurement, Offerors must possess a SECRET facility clearance issued by the United States Government by the time of award. Offerors must be a United States (U.S.) company or an independent U.S. subsidiary. Non-U.S. firms may act as subcontractors to U.S. prime contractors, subject to applicable U.S. laws and regulations. The export of defense articles, defense services, and related technical data is subject to the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and requires the issuance of an export license by the U.S. Department of State. Draft portions of the solicitation (Attachment 1) are attached to this pre-solicitation notice for industry questions and comments. The Government will be accepting comments through 23 June 2020. Additionally, instructions for initiating access rights to the Bidder's Library can be found below. Unclassified questions and comments should be electronically submitted using the format provided in Attachment 3 to Gary Braunstein (gary.braunstein@navy.mil) and Dako Hunt (dako.hunt@navy.mil). Questions may be answered and incorporated into the final Request for Proposal (RFP) at the discretion of the Navy. Further, any questions or comments that are submitted may be publically released. NSERC ACCOUNT SETUP PROCESS: The Government intends to provide Bidder’s Library documentation via NSERC; however, this is subject to change prior to release of the final RFP. In the event that Bidder’s Library documentation is provided via NSERC, Offerors will be required to have an NSERC account to gain access and view the Bidder's Library. Attachment 4 of this pre-solicitation provides Offerors the necessary steps to obtain an NSERC account. 16 July 2020: The purpose of this update is to provide Government responses to industry questions/comments. Please refer to attachment "N00024-20-R-5602 Questions-Comments 7.16.2020". 16 September 2020: The Government is issuing this pre-solicitation notice amendment for future solicitation N00024-20-R-5602 in order to provide instructions and procedures to gain access to the additional Government Furnished Information (GFI) contained within the Bidder's Library for this future procurement. Future solicitation (N00024-20-R-5602) will use the web-based NAVAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING RESOURCE CENTER (NSERC) for the Bidder's Library. Please make the request for access as soon as practicable as it may take several days for the Government to review and approve access to the documents. The Bidder's Library will be updated periodically. The Government will NOT issue updates to this notice every time the Bidder's Library is updated; therefore, it is highly recommend that interested companies periodically check NSERC for updates. STEPS TO GAIN ACCESS TO THE NSERC BIDDER’S LIBRARY: Companies will need either a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Certificate or a Common Access Card (CAC) to complete the remaining steps to access NSERC. Note: The Government will not sponsor Industry partner CACs. Industry partners who do not have a CAC will need to obtain a DoD Approved PKI Certificate. Please use the following URL to obtain a DoD approved certificate: http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/Pages/index.aspx. 2. To obtain the Bidder's Library information, interested companies shall submit the following via email to the Contract Specialist, dako.hunt@navy.mil and to the Contracting Officer, gary.braunstein@navy.mil: a. A current copy of their approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, verifying eligibility and authority to receive export-controlled information. b. A completed Unclassified Terms of Use Agreement (Attachment 1). c. An assertion in the email request that they have a Defense Security Service (DSS) issued SECRET facility clearance, providing for SECRET personnel clearances and SECRET safeguarding capability. d. The name, email address, phone number, and company address for up to two (2) persons requesting access to the Bidder’s Library. Once approved, these individuals will each receive a secure download link for the Bidder’s Library materials. 3. Once the secure download link is received, access NSERC: a. If the Offeror does not have an active NSERC account, follow the instructions provided in Attachment 2 - NSERC Instructions, starting at Step 1. b. If the Offeror does have an active NSERC account, follow the instructions provided in Attachment 2, starting at Step 17. This update to this announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. This notice is being posted to the Contract Opportunities page located at https://beta.sam.gov. Contract Opportunities is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided or mailed. Interested offerors should monitor the Contract Opportunities page located at https://beta.sam.gov for the release of the solicitation. Since this solicitation, and any applicable amendments, will be issued electronically, the Government is under no obligation to maintain a bidder's mailing list.

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This is a Request for Information (RFI) as defined in FAR 15.201(e). The Government is requesting information regarding industry’s capabilities and related experience for production and engineering of... This is a Request for Information (RFI) as defined in FAR 15.201(e). The Government is requesting information regarding industry’s capabilities and related experience for production and engineering of the Navy’s future processing, storage, and networking systems for FY 2021 through FY 2026. The primary efforts include: Manufacture, assemble, test and deliver Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) Technical Insertion 2016 (TI-16) Network Input/Output (TI-16 Network I/O) units of computer processing, storage, and networking equipment, ancillary equipment and spares Engineering services to update and maintain the SSDS TI-16 Technical Data Package (TDP) The USN program provides the combat system processing, storage and networking systems to support and host software applications of Navy combat systems. This is shipboard tactical equipment that meets Navy Surface Ship Environmental Qualification Requirements for installation aboard U.S. ships to include amphibious assault ships and aircraft carriers. The Government anticipates most of the work to be performed at the contractor’s site. The applicable NAICS code is 334118, Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing. For this RFI, the Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) would like to gauge industry interest and capability in providing production and engineering and for industry to identify barriers to their participation in a future competitive procurement. The Navy estimates that the engineering services required will total less than twenty percent (<20%) of the total proposed cost during the period of performance. PEO IWS is interested in the full potential of industry responses, including small businesses. The scope of work requires demonstrated experience with the production, integration, assembly, test, design, and logistical support for processing, storage, and network systems. Due to the nature of this requirement, the company will need to demonstrate the required level of technical expertise and the production capability necessary to deliver the fully tested equipment on time to meet shipyard schedules. Interested parties shall address the following in the RFI submission: Company Information Provide company name, address, DUNS number, CAGE code, tax identification number, designated representative name(s) and point of contact, including phone numbers and email addresses. Provide number of employees employed by company, and annual revenue/receipts for the last three (3) completed company fiscal years. Identify contracts within the last five (5) years with similar scope and provide brief overview of company responsibilities. If a small business, identify type of small business (e.g. 8(a), Hubzone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned). Required Experience and Performance Capability Production of Equipment If a contract is awarded, the company will be provided a SSDS TDP for TI-16 build-to-print production and test. Please provide an overview of your company’s experience and capabilities for producing shipboard equipment, including specific experience in processing, storage and network equipment using a Government provided TDP. The overview should describe current or past contracts providing the following: LAN Interconnect Systems to provide the mechanism to communicate internal and external to the computing infrastructure. This system should provide capabilities for cabinet management, network switching, intrusion detection, firewall services, gateway services, a detonation chamber, and cross domain solutions. Storage Area Networks to provide data storage and retrieval capability Legacy Input/Output to provide legacy equipment interface support, network time protocol dissemination electro-mechanical integration, and installation of legacy VME / interface cards Interested companies must also summarize their USN or DoD contracts and production capacity to support the following activities: Planning and managing all production aspects of the processing, storage, and network equipment production program Implementing and maintaining a Configuration Management (CM) program in accordance with NAVSEAINST 4130.12B Managing obsolescence to include a Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) plan and metrics Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) related technical data, technical publications and supply support analyses such as technical manuals, maintenance procedures/instructions and other training documentation, repair parts lists, tool lists, and provisioning documentation Engineering Services to define and update a TDP Describe the company’s capabilities and experience in provide engineering services for developing and updating TDPs to periodically address production component obsolescence, with specific emphasis on processing, storage, and network equipment. The Navy is interested in the company’s analytical and documentation process for TDPs. To that end, the company response should address experience with defining, developing and updating: Developmental Design Drawings and Associated Lists Product and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) Drawings and Associated Lists Hardware Engineering Design Documents and Parts List System, Power and Environmental Requirements Interface Specifications and Requirements Interface Control Drawings Special Inspection Equipment Drawings and Associated Lists Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Training Documentation Shock and Vibration Engineering Analysis The Contractor shall also demonstrate throughput and the capability/capacity to handle the physical components of the system, as well as how the facility can support the Government’s required production rates and lead times. A throughput capacity of 4 units per month is required. The contractor shall demonstrate that it has the capability and capacity to produce units over five years within the required delivery dates. The units have not-to exceed delivery dates twelve (12) months from order execution if units are not subject to first article requirements. Provide a top-level manufacturing plan and work flowchart demonstrating throughput and major process activities beginning with contract/delivery order award through delivery of the maximum required monthly quantities as identified above. Barriers to Competition Please identify any obstacles to competition in the areas of engineering processes, production facilities, test facilities or scope of work that would hinder or restrict the company’s involvement in a future competitive procurement. In addition, the company should recommend solutions or mitigation paths for the Navy to overcome the obstacles. NOTE: RFI responses are limited to 10 pages or less, 1 inch margins, and 10 point Times New Roman font or larger. Industry shall possess a facility security clearance level of SECRET. The Navy is conducting market research to identify qualified and responsible sources that may be interested in the requirements described in this notice. This RFI is issued for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a Request for Quote (RFQ). This RFI is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. As such, the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this notice. Information submitted in response to this RFI will become the property of the United States Government. Submitters should properly mark their responses with the appropriate restrictive markings. Information that is proprietary or competition-sensitive may be protected from disclosure under the public records law only if properly labeled as such.