This is a Request for Information (RFI) from NAVSEA regarding industry capabilities for the Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) hardware sustainment and production program. The government seeks feedback on a draft Statement of Work to maximize competition and increase efficiencies, with a requested response date of 31 March 2026. The anticipated contract will support SSDS acquisition efforts from FY27 through FY37 and is expected to be awarded in CY27. To participate, contractors must be authorized U.S. DoD contractors with an approved DD Form 2345 and a facility security clearance of SECRET. Responses are limited to 15 pages and must be submitted via email to the specified points of contact.

The Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking industry capabilities and feedback for the sustainment and production of Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) hardware, including efforts to address obsolescence and provide depot repair. The anticipated contract will support acquisition efforts from Fiscal Year 2027 through Fiscal Year 2037, with an award expected in Calendar Year 2027. The government is providing a draft Statement of Work for review and specifically requests recommendations on how to maximize competition and increase efficiencies. Interested parties must be authorized U.S. Department of Defense contractors with an approved DD Form 2345 and a facility security clearance of SECRET. The requested response date for this information is February 20, 2026.