MULTIPLEXED BUS INTERFACE 2

Sources Sought Notice (SSN)

This Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is issued by Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) for market research purposes to determine industry interest and capability for providing technical support and recommendations for the Multiplexed Bus Interface 2 (MBI-2) obsolescence refresh program. This notice is NOT a solicitation for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.

Potential efforts include:

• Identification, selection, and qualification of components.
• Delivery of an obsolescence refresh program plan.
• Delivery of a Technical Data Package (TDP).
• Development and delivery of technical documentation.
• Performance of in-progress reviews.
• Delivery of frequent TDP and financial status reports.
• Efforts must comply with applicable Ordnance Directives (ODs) and Technical Program Management processes.
• The anticipated contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Term Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).

Interested firms must demonstrate possession of the following minimum qualifications and experience:

• Familiarity with U.S. Navy SSBN, Strategic Weapons System (SWS), Fire Control System, and associated sub-systems.

• Knowledge of SSP Operational Directives (ODs), SSP Instructions (SSPINST), and SSP Technical Program Management processes.

• Understanding of interfaces between Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) and SWS.

• Personnel trained and experienced with SWS Fire Control System and SLBM Program.

• Experience managing SWS qualified vendors, procuring SWS components, and assembling/testing SWS components and assemblies.

• Understanding of coordinated interfaces between SLBM system and shore-based support facilities.

• Firms must submit a White Paper capability statement detailing their qualifications and relevant experience.

• The White Paper must demonstrate recent and relevant past performance as a Prime or Subcontractor on similar efforts.

• Minimum annual incurred cost/expense for relevant experience is $2.2M.

• Recent experience is defined as work performed within 5 years of the SSN posting date.

• Specific documentation requirements are detailed in Section 9.0, including a summary of work performed, contract details, role (Prime/Sub), period of performance, personnel utilized, net dollar value, and customer point of contact.

• The White Paper shall not exceed 5 pages (excluding Company Administrative Data).

• Company Administrative Data includes Company Name, POC, Address, UEI, Cage Code, business size, ownership, years in business, and facility security clearance (SECRET required).

White Paper Capability statements are due no later than 24 April 2026, 9:00 am EDT.

• SSP is seeking to provide maximum practicable opportunities for small businesses.
• The work is estimated to require two (2) Full Time Equivalent (FTE) personnel, to be performed in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
• This SSN is for market research only and does not commit the Government to any contract action.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for providing technical recommendations to refresh the Multiplexed Bus Interface (MBI) 2 system, in accordance with OD 72185, Obsolescence Technical Refresh Program Plan.

• Provide technical recommendations for the MBI-2 refresh plan.
• Deliver monthly Financial Status Reports.
• Submit the initial Obsolescence Refresh Program Plan.
• Conduct quarterly in-progress reviews.
• Deliver a Technical Data Package (TDP) for the first year's scope as defined in the program plan.
• Deliver a Final Report detailing in-progress reviews and TDP status.

Not specified in the provided text.

Efforts must be conducted in accordance with OD 72185, Obsolescence Technical Refresh Program Plan.