SOURCES SOUGHT
20 -- SEAL Delivery Vehicle (SDV) system and program improvement through the use of mature technologies and processes.
- Notice Date
- 5/24/2002
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- N00024 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue S.E. Washington Navy Yard, DC
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N/A
- Response Due
- 6/25/2002
- Point of Contact
- LCDR Steven Rutherford, (202)781-0920
- E-Mail Address
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Email your questions to Contact LCDR Rutherford at the following e-mail address:
(rutherfordsm@navsea.navy.mil)
- Description
- DESC: PMS NSW is seeking information responses from interested sources to present plans for recommended near-term (6-12 months) modernization/upgrade solutions for inclusion into Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) for the Mark (MK) 8 MOD 1 SDV new platform builds. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This notice is issued as part of PMS NSW?s preliminary market research efforts. PMS NSW intends to evaluate the responses received to establish which system improvement solutions are currently available and appear to have the highest potential for improvingsuccess in addressing SDV operational and logistical capabilities. PMS NSW intends to use the information, with other information considered as well, to conduct further market research and product analysis. It is anticipated that a solicitation for services and products will be issued as a result of this market research to begin implementation of COTS equipment and designs into the MK 8 MOD 1 SDV (SLEP). PMS NSW reserves the right to hold (additional/new) market research meetings, including system demonstrations, if necessary, with some, but not necessarily all firms responding to this notice. The preferred approach at this time is to leverage COTS systems to the maximum extent possible, PMS NSW is also open to alternative solutions and minimal development items with value added potential. BACKGROUND: The MK 8 MOD 1 SDV (SLEP) is a manned submersible vehicle produced in small quantities and used to deliver Navy SEALs and their equipment to mission areas. The crew operates and navigates the submerged SDV while using underwater breathing apparatus (UBA) for life support. The vehicle is battery-powered and equipped with propulsion, navigation, communication and life support eq uipment. The MK 8 MOD 1 SDV is capable of delivering several fully equipped SEALs to a mission area, loitering in the area, retrieving the SEALs and exfiltrating from the area while remaining completely submerged. SCOPE: Additions, upgrades and improvement areas pertaining to near-term SDV modernization efforts include but are not limited to the following areas: Communications systems improvements, energy absorption alternatives, alternative training methodology and computer-platform interface training simulators, two and three dimensional navigation displays for improved underwater situational awareness, open architecture designs, common non-proprietary systems, alternative bus controller systems that meet or exceed MIL-SPEC requirements with high reliability, built-in redundancy and increased data transmission rates, ergonomic control, multi-axis integrated auto-pilot system, control display systems, alternative material construction, underwater navigation improvement systems, information management interpretation and display system, design integration, system integration analysis, alternative material platform construction, high capacity alternative power sources, alternative underwater propulsion methods, mission package development, built in automated system failure identification, system self diagnostics, alternative mobility platforms for rapid insertion and extraction of assets. Logistical areas of interest include: process improvement strategies, document management systems that allow for improved sharing of information with applicable safeguards, user-friendly features, efficient update and control of drawings and system designs, efficient parts tracking methods and parts identification, commonality of parts and repair tools, simpli fied technical and repair manuals, simplified customer feedback process, training methodology changes, training requirements identification. RESPONSES: Responses should discuss capabilities, benefits, concepts for new systems, upgrades to known fielded systems, integration concerns, developmental issues and most recent demonstrations, potential mission or capability relevance, system reliability, Mean Time Between Failures, supply and support requirements, anticipated future support, implementation timeline, and cost estimate. Discuss your system?s degree of ruggedability, extent of waterproofing if any, potential for packaging. List customers who have completed implementation of your system, results of field tests and parameters of such tests, compatibility with other systems and software. Briefly discuss your vision and future plans for your offered system, inc luding your direction for emerging technology. Include why PMS NSW should be interested in your system and why you should be included in its future solicitation list. Discuss your firm?s direct and relevant experience in providing, installing and maintaining these commercial or developmental systems. Identify if your firm has preferred implementation of COTS systems. Provide references and customer points of contact for your COTS system (both public and private) where currently operational. In addition, provide whether your system is offered on the General Services Administration?s Federal Supply Schedule. Provide a complete copy of the contract, identify which line items make up your system, and corresponding price list. If applicable, state whether your system will operate with known commercial software systems (1) without modification, (2) with minor modificati on or (3) not as currently offered. If your system is not based on commercial software systems or compliant with Joint Technical Architecture, it may still be considered a viable system. However, it will be subject to additional scrutiny and, at a later time, a separate cost benefit analysis on a total cost basis in terms of development, maintenance, support and interoperability. If available provide copies of any evaluations of your system conducted by outside, independent organizations. Responses in the form of white papers are requested in order to minimize the labor and cost associated with the production of detailed proposals. All interested offerors, therefore, are encouraged to submit white papers. However, all responses submitted under the terms and conditions cited herein will be reviewed. All submissions shall be considered proprietary/potential source sel ection and treated accordingly. Responses should be no longer than ten typed pages and must be received by mail or electronic mail at the address/e-mail provided NLT 25 Jun 02. Facsimile and telephone responses will not be accepted. Questions regarding this notice may be directed to LCDR Rutherford, on (202) 781-0920 or via e-mail to rutherfordsm@navsea.navy.mil. CLASSIFIED SUBMISSIONS: For any classified submissions, material must be clearly marked in accordance with appropriate security regulations. Classified responses (up to SECRET) must be sealed and mailed in accordance with classified material handling procedures. For additional procedures for classified submissions, contact POC.
- Record
- SN00083091-W 20020526/020524213242 (fbodaily.com)
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