# SSBN Water Couplers Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/d66a002906db49ea802fb8d01ff5a26f - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was July 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT - Department: Department of the Navy - Agency: Department of the Navy - Contracting office: Pae Strategic Systems Programs (N00030) - NAICS: 541330 Engineering Services - Product or service code: 1290 Miscellaneous Fire Control Equipment - Place of performance: Pittsfield, Massachusetts - First posted: June 23, 2026 - Last posted: June 23, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d66a002906db49ea802fb8d01ff5a26f/view ## Description The Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) and negotiate an Order under existing BOA N0003025G1038 issued on a sole source basis to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), Pittsfield, MA. In accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, SSP is conducting market research to determine if sources are capable of successfully performing the requirements identified in this PSN. Specifically, SSP is seeking firms capable of successfully procuring and delivering water couplers and necessary ancillary equipment as production and system spares in support of the U.S. SSBN program. Efforts shall include generation and delivery of procurement reports, performance of in-progress reviews and financial status reports. Efforts shall be performed and delivered in accordance with the applicable Ordnance Directives (ODs), Technical Program Management processes, and as detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW). Award will be made using other than full and open competition to General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the only known source with the requisite design background, system knowledge and operational experience relative to the TRIDENT II Fire Control Subsystem capable of providing the required efforts within existing technical, cost and fleet schedule constraints. No Solicitation package is available. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. No email or phone inquiries will be entertained. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS), Pittsfield, MA, Small Business Liaison, Ms. Alexis Petro via email at alexis.petro@gd-ms.com. ## Publications - June 23, 2026: Special notice, due July 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice d66a002906db49ea802fb8d01ff5a26f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d66a002906db49ea802fb8d01ff5a26f/view ## Points of contact - Angela C. Frye, angela.frye@ssp.navy.mil, 2024513289 - Laura Nesbitt, laura.nesbitt@ssp.navy.mil, 2024513248 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/d66a002906db49ea802fb8d01ff5a26f.