PD-71-0014; Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) Services
Overview
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Qualification Details
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Land Based Engineering Site (LBES) Services. This initiative aims to identify contractors capable of providing engineering services for the outfitting and installation of LBES/Test Sites (LBTS). Interested firms should submit capability statements by April 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.
Purpose
This notice is issued solely for market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and for planning purposes. It does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), a promise to contract, or a commitment by the Government. The NSWCPD seeks to gather information on industry capabilities to support future procurement.
Scope of Work
The required services involve comprehensive engineering support for LBES/LBTS, ranging from small test stands to full-scale shipboard system replication. Key requirements include:
- Management support
- Installation integration support
- Outfitting, installation, and fabrication
- Test planning and execution support
- Material procurement incidental to installation
- Removal of land-based shipboard machinery systems and components
- Flushing, cable testing, precision alignments
- Constructability support on drawing designs for systems and equipment under NSWCPD cognizance.
Services cover a wide array of shipboard systems, including Electrical Power Systems (up to 50MW and 13.8 KV), Turbine and Diesel Engines, Propulsion Motors, Control Networks, Machinery Shafting, Foundations, Structures, Piping Systems (up to 6500 PSI and 1200 degrees F), HVAC, Hull and Deck Machinery, Auxiliary Equipment, Acoustic Systems, Enclosures, and Fire Detection/Protection Systems. Contractors must be capable of fabricating and assembling steel structures, equipment foundations, and auxiliary skids.
Contract Details
- Anticipated Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- NAICS Code: 336611 ($97M size standard).
- PSC/FSC Code: N066 - Installation of Equipment- Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.
- Incumbent Contractors: VT Milcom, Inc. and Rhoads Industries, Inc.
- Work Location: Approximately 59% of work is estimated on-site at NSWCPD, Philadelphia, PA, and 41% off-site at the contractor's facility. Travel may be required.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Deadline: April 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Electronic submissions via email to jenny.e.tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Subject Line: "N64498-26-RFPREQ-PD-71-0014".
- Format: Capability statements not to exceed 5 double-spaced, single-sided pages.
- Required Content: Introduction (Sources Sought Number/Title), Corporate Description (Company info, ownership type, POCs, CAGE/DUNS), and Requirement (detailing capabilities, experience, facilities, accounting system status, and prior experience examples).
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is market research. Interested parties should identify their business size and ownership types (e.g., Small, SDB, 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB) in their response.
Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Jenny Tomeo, jenny.e.tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil, 445-227-7612.