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This is a performance work statement (PWS) for engineering, technical, and fabrication services for the Integrated Communications System (ICS) used on Virginia and Columbia class submarines. The primary focus is on addressing issues arising from obsolete parts and fabricating, testing, integrating, and installing replacements. The PWS outlines detailed technical requirements for various engineering disciplines, including systems engineering, prototyping, fabrication, software engineering, cyber security, reliability, maintainability, interoperability, testing, and training. It also specifies requirements for in-service engineering, fleet introduction, installation, and checkout. The document lists numerous applicable government and industry standards. The procurement is being conducted on a sole-source basis to L3 Technologies, Inc. due to their unique capability to meet the government's technical and operational requirements, avoiding substantial duplication of costs and unacceptable delays. The anticipated solicitation release is April 2026, with an anticipated award date of December 1, 2026. Interested parties are requested to submit capability statements addressing their ability to provide trained personnel and their facilities/equipment for the described services by April 17, 2025.
The anticipated award date of this requirement is expected to be on or about 01 December 2026.
The government intends to negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 **** a 1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
All personnel performing cyber functions must be trained and qualified, and maintain the appropriate security clearance. Contractors have up to 6 months to obtain applicable operating system and computing environment training or accounts will be suspended. Personnel performing cyber functions must receive designation approval in writing by the commanding officer, or the CISO via by direction authority, prior to performing cyber functions.
If a contractor is determined to be responsible for an electronic spillage (ES), all direct and indirect costs incurred by the government for ES remediation will be charged to the contractor.
Information shall be submitted no later than **** EST on Friday, 17 April 2025.
