Vertical Launching System (VLS) Launch Sequencer (LSEQ)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of the LSEQ MK 6 Mod 1 NAVSEA part number (p/n) 8652144-19 and associated Lowest Replaceable Units (LRUs) for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS). The LSEQ is critical for managing and controlling the sequence of events required to safely and successfully launch a missile.

• Fabrication, assembly, testing, and delivery of VLS LSEQ and associated LRUs.

• LRUs include ethernet switch modules, MEB, HEB, power tray module, relay module assembly, and single-mode fiber optic cable assemblies.

• Compliance with numerous government and industry documents, including MIL-STD-109C, MIL-STD-1686C, WS 20130, and various NAVSEA specifications.

• Implementation of a robust Configuration Management program.

• Performance of First Article Inspection (FAI) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA).

• Adherence to strict packaging, marking, and shipping requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC).

• Maximum Contract Value: $349,988,248.

• Ordering Period: Five years from the effective date of MAC award.

• Period of Performance: 01 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2031.

• Minimum Order: $1,000 (satisfied by an initial Delivery Order for a post-award conference).

• Proposals are due by 02:30 PM local time on 09 Jun 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted in two volumes: Volume I (Price Proposal) and Volume II (Technical/Non-Price Proposal).

• Minimum Proposal Acceptance Period: 450 days.

• Evaluation will be based on Total Price, Past Performance, and Technical Capability.

• The Government will use an adjectival rating system for Past Performance and Technical Capability.

• Price will be evaluated for reasonableness and appropriateness; price or cost realism will NOT be conducted.

• This is a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) solicitation.

• The solicitation may elect to restrict competition for orders to Small Businesses or other SBA small business designations.

• Attachments include the Stepladder Attachment, GFI attachment, Consolidated GFP Attachment, Pricing Summary, and Past Performance Questionnaire.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a pricing template for offerors to input proposed unit prices for various CLINs/SLINs related to the MK 6 MOD 1 LSEQ and associated components. It outlines the structure for base year and option year CLINs, including minimum and maximum quantities, unit of measure, and stepladder requirements.

• CLIN/SLIN: Identifies the specific item or service being priced.
• Short Description: Provides a brief name for the item.
• Min Qty / Max Qty: Specifies the minimum and maximum quantities for each CLIN/SLIN per period.
• Stepladder (Yes/No): Indicates if a stepladder pricing structure is applicable.
• Unit: The unit of measure for the item (e.g., Each, Set, Lot).
• Proposed Unit Price: Offerors are instructed to input their proposed unit prices in the cells highlighted in green. The template includes columns for multiple stepladder price points (First, Second, Third, Fourth) and a Maximum Net Amount.
• Base and Option Years: Pricing is structured across a base year and four option years (Year 1 through Year 4), with varying quantities for most items in each year.
• Non-Stepladder Items: CLINs 13 (Materiel) and 14/15 (Audits/Reviews) are marked as 'No' for stepladder and require Lot pricing.

This attachment is critical for bidders to understand the specific items and quantities the government anticipates procuring over the contract period. Offerors must use this template to provide their pricing, which will be a key component of their proposal. The structure highlights the potential for tiered pricing based on quantity (stepladder) and the varying demand across different contract years.