(SUBTORPIMA)Torpedo Maintenance Sources Sought Notice
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 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources capable of providing maintenance and associated support services for submarine-launched Heavyweight Torpedoes (HWT). This effort focuses on MK 48 MOD 6, MOD 6 Advanced Common Torpedo (ACOT), and MOD 7 Common Broadband Advanced Sonar System (CBASS) Warshot and Exercise variants at Submarine Torpedo Intermediate Maintenance Activity (SUBTORPIMA) Pearl Harbor, Ewa Beach, HI. Responses are due by June 25, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The required services include Intermediate and Progressive Depot Level Repair (PDLR) maintenance, quality assurance, training, facilities, test/handling equipment, environmental, safety, production planning, Ordnance Inventory System (OIS) management, and transportation. Attachment 1 details specific operational requirements, such as Torpedo On-line and Offline Operations Support, Yard/Bay/TMD maintenance, Pier Support, Quality Assurance Support, PDLR Support, Test Equipment Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance System Support, Training Support, Production Planning/Scheduling/Transportation Support, and Environmental/Safety/Health (ESH) Support. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in detailed tasks like disassembly, assembly, troubleshooting, repair, and testing of torpedo components.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research) for a potential Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF) or Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF) contract.
- Duration: Notional period for FY28-32.
- Level of Effort: Approximately 142 FTEs and 279,115 total hours annually.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: June 25, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT.
- Published: May 21, 2026.
Response Requirements
Interested parties must submit a response (max 16 pages, including a 1-page cover) detailing:
- Company information and business size relative to NAICS Code 332993 (1,500 employees).
- For small businesses, the percentage of work to be self-performed (FAR 52.219-14).
- A narrative demonstrating knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet Attachment 1 requirements and the notional staffing plan in Attachment 2.
- Documentation or examples of past HWT I-Level and PDLR Level Maintenance experience.
Additional Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation for the Government. Responses will not be reimbursed. Submissions should be emailed to Brian Lofgren (Brian.A.Lofgren@civ@ys.navy.mil) and Akilah Beavers (Akilah.M.Beavers.civ@us.navy.mil) with the Notice ID and "SUBTORPIMA Torpedo Maintenance Sources Sought Notice" in the subject line.