Submarine Planning and Support

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to award a contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat Corporation (GDEB) Groton, Connecticut, on an other than full and open competitive basis to support foreign military sales (FMS) customers.

The contract will be for the procurement of expertise to support planning for the development of SSN support activities as well as consolidated engineering, technical, design agent, design transfer, planning yard support, infrastructure development and associated material needed to sustain Viginia Class Submarines. The anticipated period of performance for this effort is five years from date of contract award.

In accordance with 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(4) as implemented by FAR 6.302-4(a)(2), full and open competition need not be provided for when precluded by the terms of an international agreement or a treaty between the US and a foreign government or international organization, or the written direction of a foreign government reimbursing the agency for the cost of the acquisition of the supplies or services for such government.

This authority may be used in circumstances such as when a contemplated acquisition is to be reimbursed by a foreign country that requires that the product be obtained from a particular firm as specified in official written direction such as a Letter of Offer and Acceptance, as documented here in the Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs) in support of FMS customers.

The contemplated contract will also include companion US requirements to be awarded pursuant to 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. GDEB is one of only two shipyards that designs and builds nuclear-powered submarines and has unique experiences and expertise that are critical to performance contemplated contract. Parties interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact GDEB directly.

This pre-solicitation synopsis shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit offers or award contracts. The Government is not soliciting proposals as a result of this synopsis, and this synopsis is not a promise to issue a request for proposals, or a promise by the Government to pay for information received in response to this synopsis or any subsequent synopsis. The information contained herein is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.

The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement, nor will the Government return any data provided. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency if received by the original response date of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that a competition will be advantageous to the Government.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The Government does not commit to providing a response to any comment or questions. No basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result of this announcement.