Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract and Sources Sought for SSN AUKUS Vertical Deployment Tube (VDT) Technical and Tooling Package
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport intends to issue a sole-source contract for supplies to prepare for manufacturing SSN-A VDT ITH/ITK components, requiring a technical and tooling package adapted from the U.S. VIRGINIA Class program for the United Kingdom. The work involves developing tooling, delivering procurement-ready drawings, and providing comprehensive production and testing documentation. The government is conducting market research to see if other sources can meet these needs, specifically requiring immediate, authorized access to proprietary VIRGINIA Class design data and a validated Production Readiness Level of 9 for large-scale submarine components. Interested parties must demonstrate the ability to meet an accelerated timeline for a contract award by September 2026 and initial unit delivery within 12 months thereafter. Responses should include capability evidence, a white paper, and company information, submitted to the specified points of contact in Keyport, WA.