THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE is being issued by the
Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia
Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD has a requirement for the repair of Littoral
Combat Ship (LCS) 2 class waterjet and impeller shaft assemblies on behalf
of the NAVSES05Z 2SCOG Program. It is the Government's intention to
procure these repair services utilizing Other than Full and Open
Competition, from Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) IAW FAR 6.302-1, as
only DMS can meet the Government's requirements. In order to ensure
compatibility and conformity with existing systems/programs, there is a
need to procure these repair services from DMS as these assemblies are
developed, designed, and solely produced by DMS. NSWCPD intends to
issue a solicitation to the specified vendor to meet mission requirements.
Prior to issuing a sole source solicitation, NSWCPD is requesting
information in order to make an informed determination regarding
procurement strategy.
SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include specific details
regarding the ability to provide the required repair services to meet the
needs of the Government. Responses shall discuss how your
product/service will meet the requirements found in the attached
documents.
Responses are not to exceed five (5) pages. Responses shall be in electronic
format. A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page
shall include the company name, address, CAGE Code, Business Size Status
for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this
RFI and points of contract (names, email, and telephone numbers) at a
minimum. The cover page is not considered in the total page count.
NSWCPD will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses.
Responses shall be sent to William Ryan at
william.j.ryan1@navy.mil with the subject line "RFI_LCS02." All
responses shall be unclassified and submitted by no later than 04:00PM
EST on 12/16/2025.
This RFI is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a
Request for Proposal (RFP). This notice shall not be construed as a
contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the
Government. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited
proposals. This RFI Notice is issued solely for conducting market research
in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning
purposes.
The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to
this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any
cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. The Government will
not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in
response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the
Government without written permission in accordance with the legend.
Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and
will not be returned. Phone calls will not be accepted.
