Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) Sustainment / Production Hardware
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Navy (NAVSEA PEO IWS 80) is conducting a Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI) for Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS) Sustainment / Production Hardware. This effort seeks industry capabilities and feedback on addressing Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMS/MS), obsolescence solutions, sparing, warehousing, depot-level repair, and production of SSDS hardware. The agency is particularly interested in recommendations to maximize competition and increase efficiencies. Responses are due by March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
The SSDS program provides tactical combat system processing, storage, and networking for U.S. Navy amphibious ships and aircraft carriers. The anticipated work, as outlined in the draft SOW, includes:
- Engineering Analysis: Addressing DMSMS and obsolescence for SSDS Technology Insertion (TI) configurations across various ship classes (e.g., CVN 68, CVN 78, LPD 17, LHD 1, LHA 6, LSD 41/49).
- Procurement & Production: Manufacturing SSDS hardware, including Maintenance Assist Modules (MAMs) Cabinets, Arming Units, and Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA) Laptops.
- Technical Data Package (TDP): Developing and maintaining a Level III TDP, submitting Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), and providing quarterly updates. The Government seeks Government Purpose Rights (GPR) or greater for technical data.
- Warehousing: Providing and maintaining a secure, climate-controlled facility of at least 30,000 square feet.
- Repair & Maintenance: Performing depot-level repair and maintenance on SSDS configurations (classified and unclassified).
- Configuration & Inventory Management: Maintaining CM for SSDS TDPs and managing Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Solicitation: Will include Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), and Cost-Only contract line items.
- Anticipated Period: FY27 through FY37, with an anticipated award in CY27.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: March 31, 2026
- Published: January 20, 2026 (latest update)
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must provide a written response limited to 15 pages (1-inch margins, 10-point Times New Roman or larger). Respondents may also provide comments/track changes on the draft Statement of Work (SOW). A SECRET facility security clearance is required. Authorized Contractors must have an approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, and submit a signed Terms of Use Agreement (TOUA) to access attachments.
Submissions, including a company profile (Name, Address, POC, Email, Phone, Business Category, Employees, CAGE Code), must be sent via email only to Frederick Mitchell (frederick.m.mitchell.civ@us.navy.mil), cc-ing Gary Braunstein and Kathleen Simonini. Proprietary information must be clearly marked. No classified information is permitted in responses.
Key Contract Line Items (CLINs)
Draft CLINs include Engineering Services (CPFF), Provisioned Item Order (CPFF), Material (CPFF), Spares (CPFF), Facilities (Depot Repair) (CPFF), Warehousing (CPFF), Hardware Production (FFP/CPFF), Other Direct Costs (ODCs)/Travel (Cost), and Data Rights (Not Separately Priced).
Disclaimer
This RFI is for informational planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred in response to this RFI.