PD-52-0031; L3 Services

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for providing non-personal services for Ship Navigation, Steering Control, and Machinery Control Systems to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). The services support all phases of ship lifecycle, including research, development, testing, engineering, and fleet support.

The contractor shall provide engineering, training, technical publication development, program management, and technical services related to surface vessel navigation, steering control, and machinery control systems. Key activities include:

• Providing subject matter expertise.
• Engineering services: remote and onsite technical support, ship checks, verification and validation (V&V) test execution, installation oversight, trade studies, system design, and technical documentation development.
• Training services: operational and maintenance training for various personnel.
• Technical publication development: creation and updates of technical manuals.
• Program management: oversight, coordination, emergent technology demonstrations, and meeting support.
• Technical services: prototype development, system troubleshooting, installation oversight, and post-installation testing.
• Procuring incidental materials for troubleshooting.

Specific Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items are referenced throughout the SOW, indicating detailed reporting and deliverable requirements (e.g., Contract Status Reports, Technical Reports, Test Plans, Drawings, Manuals, FMECA Reports).

• Primary place of performance: L3 facilities in Ayer, MA.

• Potential travel and performance at various CONUS and OCONUS government sites (e.g., Pittsfield, MA; Philadelphia, PA; San Diego, CA; Yokosuka, JA; Bahrain).

• Travel is estimated at 125 trips, primarily CONUS to San Diego, CA, with potential OCONUS travel.

• Non-Personal Services: The contract explicitly states no employer-employee relationship is created.

• Security: Requires adherence to security protocols, including potential access to classified information up to the Secret level, and specific training (e.g., OPSEC, CUI, PII). Personnel may require security clearances. Dual citizens may not be granted clearance.

• Government Furnished Property (GFP): Contractor must manage and report GFP in accordance with FAR and DFARS.

• Purchases: Individual item purchases over $10,000 require CO approval. IT equipment requires specific approval.

• Counterfeit Material Prevention: Strict procedures for preventing and reporting counterfeit electronic and non-electronic parts.

• Personnel: All proposed personnel must be U.S. citizens. Specific labor categories and experience levels are detailed. No Key Personnel are required.

• Reporting: Various reporting requirements including contract status, travel, technical reports, and property inventory.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice seeks information from interested businesses regarding a potential future requirement for engineering, training, technical publication development, program management, and technical services related to surface vessel Ship Navigation, Steering Control, and Machinery Control Systems. The services will primarily be performed at the contractor's facility.

• Engineering services

• Training services

• Technical publication development

• Program management

• Technical services

• Other services related to specified ship systems

• Anticipated Contract Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee IDIQ

• Anticipated Period of Performance: Five (5) years (12-month base + four 12-month option periods)

• Anticipated RFP Issuance: May 2026

• Interested businesses should submit a Capability Statement (max 10 pages).

• The Capability Statement must address:

  • Ability to manage the tasking as prime contractor.
  • Technical ability to perform at least 50% of the cost with own employees.
  • Capacity to conduct the requirements (magnitude, equipment, facilities, staff size).

• Demonstrated ability can include citing similar performance.

• Response Date: February 12, 2026

• Submission Method: Email to jenny.e.tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil

• All interested businesses are encouraged to respond, including HUBZone, 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), and Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

• Businesses must identify their small business socio-economic categories.

• This is a Sources Sought Notice for informational purposes only and is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP).

• It does not constitute a solicitation and is not a commitment by the Government.

• Responses are voluntary and do not obligate the Government to award a contract.

• No funds are available to pay for response preparation.

• The incumbent contractor is L3 Technologies, Inc.

• Personnel Security Clearance Requirement: Secret clearance is required.

• NAICS Code: 541330

• PSC Code: R425