Radioactive Liquid Waste Processing Process Controls Replacement (PLC Upgrade)
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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 / Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is conducting a Sources Sought for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to upgrade the Radioactive Liquid Waste Processing System's Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) at Naval Station Norfolk (NSN), VA. This is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The project aims to replace outdated controls, enhance system reliability, and standardize operations. Responses are due by March 6, 2026, 11:00 AM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought seeks information for the removal and replacement of the antiquated Process Controls for the Naval Station Norfolk (NSN) Radioactive Liquid Waste (RLW) Processing System. The objective is to install modernized process controls to improve maintenance efficiency, reduce operational complexity, enhance reliability, efficiency, and security, and achieve standardization with existing infrastructure.
The scope of work includes:
- Removal and disposal of existing PLC system components (controllers, I/O cards, wires, panels, etc.).
- Furnishing and installation of a new, modernized PLC control system.
- The new system must be a direct duplicate of an existing NNSY system to ensure component and software interchangeability.
- Modernization of controls for pumps, valves, level indications, and alarms.
- Adherence to detailed technical specifications for PLCs, Human Machine Interface (HMI), and control panels, including requirements for micro-processor based, modular, Class A computing devices with specific I/O capabilities, software support (IEC 61131-3), and environmental tolerances.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (anticipates Firm Fixed-Price contract)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS: 335314 (Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing)
- PSC: J059 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components)
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published: March 3, 2026
- Anticipated Period of Performance: 12 months from award, with a 6-month option.
- Place of Performance: Naval Station Norfolk (NSN), building CEP-198, Portsmouth, VA.
Information Requested
Interested sources should provide:
- Company details (name, address, CAGE, DUNS, POC, socioeconomic status).
- A Capabilities Statement demonstrating ability to perform 100% of the effort.
- Industry feedback on the attached Draft PWS (restrictiveness, alignment with standards).
- A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM).
- Suggestions on the selected NAICS and PSC codes.
- Suggested CLIN structure and Period of Performance.
Special Requirements & Notes
This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Contractor personnel must be qualified and adhere to strict radiological requirements, Hazardous Energy Controls (HEC), and Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) policies. Requirements include Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) access, potential NAVSEA Badging, and possible security clearance. The contractor will provide on-site training and a new laptop with necessary software. NNSY will provide support (water, power, schematics, escorts, rigging lifts) and review all work products; the contractor will not operate the RLW system independently. SAM registration is required prior to any potential award. Submissions must be a single Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) email attachment to Chaunsa Saunders (chaunsa.d.saunders.civ@us.navy.mil) and Jordan Moore (jordan.e.moore.civ@us.navy.mil), with a copy to Chad Godwin (chad.r.godwin.civ@us.navy.mil).