MK48 Heavyweight Torpedo Sources and Sensors
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, is issuing a sole-source solicitation (N6660426R0200) for the procurement of MK48 Heavyweight Torpedo Sources and Sensors. This is a follow-on production contract awarded to SyQwest LLC (CAGE Code 33642) under 10 U.S.C. § 4022, following successful prototype completion. While not a request for competitive proposals, other firms may submit capability statements for future consideration. Responses are due by June 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Scope
This solicitation aims to procure MK48 Heavyweight Torpedo Source and Sensor Kits, each comprising four Sources (P/N: 6146769) and two Sensors (P/N: 6146770). The scope includes hardware production, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Quality Management System (QMS) maintenance, configuration management, failure analysis and reporting, and Integrated Product Team (IPT) facilitation. Additionally, engineering and technical services will be provided for production issue resolution, obsolescence management, technical assistance during Government-led test events, and design improvements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for production and testing; Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) for engineering and technical services.
- Period of Performance: Generally from July 2026 to July 2032, with varying periods for multiple line items.
- Set-Aside: Sole-source to SyQwest LLC.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 1355 (Torpedo Inert Components).
- Place of Performance: Cranston, RI, United States.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Production and testing of MK48 HWT Source and Sensor Kits per SOW Sections 4.1-4.5 and approved Technical Data Package (TDP).
- Adherence to QMS (AD 3.5), IPC Class 3 Industry Standard (ADs 3.7-3.11), ESD control (AD 3.4), and calibration programs (AD 3.12).
- Implementation of a Configuration Management Plan (ADs 3.1, 3.6) and a failure analysis and reporting program (AD 3.3).
- Participation in IPT meetings.
- Delivery of various Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items, including Status Reports (A010), Government Property Inventory Reports (A011), FAT Procedures (A007), Configuration Management Plan (A002), Engineering Change Proposals (A003), and Failure Analysis Reports (A008).
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: This is a sole-source action. Firms believing they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement for future consideration.
- Offeror Requirements: Active CAGE Code, certified DD Form 2345, CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) or higher for information systems, and registration with the DoD Joint Certification Program (JCP).
- Submission: All inquiries and capability statements must be submitted via email to the primary and secondary points of contact by the deadline. Telephone inquiries are not accepted.
- Proposal Validity: Proposals must be valid for 180 calendar days.
Evaluation
Award will be based on Pass/Fail requirements and a determination that the price is fair and reasonable.
Important Notes
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Access to applicable documents requires JCP registration and a certified DD Form 2345, with documents delivered via DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE). The anticipated contract award date is July 31, 2026.