Low Cost Conformal Array (LCCA) Acoustic Module Repair/Refurbishment

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. A DETERMINATION NOT TO COMPETE THE PROPOSED PROCUREMENT BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT. Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price contract to General Dynamics Information Technology. A Justification and Approval has been prepared.

The period of performance (POP) is estimated to be March 2024 to September 2024. PSNS & IMF, in support of a USS SEAWOLF class submarine, requires refurbishment of the Low Cost Conformal Array (LCCA) Acoustic Modules. The Acoustic Modules were tested, found SAT, and are in requirement of refurbishment.

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to remove delaminated, damaged, or deteriorated primer, paint and epoxy. Clean and wash Triple Module Assemblies (TMA) base plate(s), apply required coating(s), inspect and clean mounting hardware. Repair and refurbish with new adhesive, paint, and Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). Inspect and clean base plate mounting hardware.

Test Acoustic Modules (AM) and Outboard Electronics (OBES). The services described above will take place at the Contractor's facility. As a result, shipping/receiving of Government Furnished Property (GFP) will be involved. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES, HOWEVER, INTERESTED PARTIES MAY IDENTIFY THEIR INTEREST AND CAPABILITIES IN A QUOTE. TO DO SO, RESPOND TO THIS POSTING NO LATER THAN 13 FEBRUARY 2024 AT 11:00 AM PST.

A determination not to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competetive procurement. PSNS & IMF will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered.

As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) in order order to be eligible for award. Interested parties are encourages to furnish information by email only with "RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR N4523A24R0807" in the subject line.

All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to the Contracting Officer (Nick Crowell) at nicholas.a.crowell@navy.mil . The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective Contractor's capabilities and experience that demonstrate the ability to support this requirement.