Description
The Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center‑Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) is issuing an RFI to gauge market interest and capability for the design‑build‑test‑delivery of a Vertical Launching System (VLS) Launch Control Unit (LCU) MK 235 Mod 1 and its associated Lowest Replaceable Units for the MK 41 VLS on DDG‑51 class ships and allied navies. Respondents must submit a capability statement covering management, technical ability, capacity, and certification, and address small‑business set‑aside considerations. The effort will require full configuration‑management, quality‑assurance, counterfeit‑prevention, environmental‑compliance, and OPSEC programs, as well as access to government‑furnished Automatic Test Equipment (ATE).
• Manufacture, assemble, test, and deliver the LCU and all LRUs per the Technical Data Package (NAVSEA drawing 7104280‑179).
• Implement ANSI/EIA‑649 configuration‑management, ISO 9001/ASQ Q9001 quality system, and SAE AS5553/AS6174 counterfeit‑prevention plans.
• Conduct First Article Inspection, Physical Configuration Audits, and quarterly program reviews; provide bi‑weekly status meetings and detailed reporting (CDRLs A001‑A010).
• Demonstrate ability to use government‑furnished ATE (demo required ≥30 days before first use) and meet strict reporting timelines for counterfeit parts (within 7 business days).
• Provide a concise (≤20‑page) capability statement with company information, size status, and certification plans for ISO 2001:2015/2008 or AS9100D.