SOURCES SOUGHT VIRGINIA & OHIO-CLASS LARGE VERTICAL ARRAY (LVA) BACK-FIT INSTALLATION

The Navy’s Undersea Unmanned Systems Division is conducting market research to identify qualified Alteration Installation Teams (AIT) for back‑fit installation of the Large Vertical Array (LVA) on in‑service submarines during scheduled availability periods at public naval shipyards. The Government will supply the acoustic array, fixtures, processors, transport carts, and related technical data as Government‑Furnished Material (GFM) and Government‑Furnished Information (GFI). Respondents must demonstrate recent (last 7 years) prime‑contract experience with submarine AIT work, including SUBSAFE or Level I tasks and installation of SHT/Mold‑In‑Place (MIP) polymers, and must detail their approach to LMA integration, SUBSAFE compliance (or certified subcontractor teaming), and SHT/MIP execution if lacking direct experience. Offerors must submit a ≤15‑page white paper (company data, clearance level, business size under NAICS 336611, capability statements, and CUI safeguarding compliance per DFARS 252.204‑7012/NIST 800‑171) by 4:00 PM EST, 16 April 2026 via DOD SAFE. An Industry Day is scheduled for 7 April 2026 (registration by 2 April, max two attendees per source). This sources‑sought notice is informational only and does not constitute a solicitation or contract award commitment.

Notice ID

32fd6e91f67841db8930c19e20a03c38

Solicitation Number

N0002426R2699

NAICS Code

336611

Classification Code

5845