Repair of LCS2 Class Waterjet and Impeller Shaft Assemblies

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE is being issued by the

Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia

Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD has a requirement for the repair of Littoral

Combat Ship (LCS) 2 class waterjet and impeller shaft assemblies on behalf

of the NAVSES05Z 2SCOG Program. It is the Government's intention to

procure these repair services utilizing Other than Full and Open

Competition, from Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) IAW FAR 6.302-1, as

only DMS can meet the Government's requirements. In order to ensure

compatibility and conformity with existing systems/programs, there is a

need to procure these repair services from DMS as these assemblies are

developed, designed, and solely produced by DMS. NSWCPD intends to

issue a solicitation to the specified vendor to meet mission requirements.

Prior to issuing a sole source solicitation, NSWCPD is requesting

information in order to make an informed determination regarding

procurement strategy.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include specific details

regarding the ability to provide the required repair services to meet the

needs of the Government. Responses shall discuss how your

product/service will meet the requirements found in the attached

documents.

Responses are not to exceed five (5) pages. Responses shall be in electronic

format. A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page

shall include the company name, address, CAGE Code, Business Size Status

for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this

RFI and points of contract (names, email, and telephone numbers) at a

minimum. The cover page is not considered in the total page count.

NSWCPD will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses.

Responses shall be sent to William Ryan at

william.j.ryan1@navy.mil with the subject line "RFI_LCS02." All

responses shall be unclassified and submitted by no later than 04:00PM

EST on 12/16/2025.

This RFI is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a

Request for Proposal (RFP). This notice shall not be construed as a

contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the

Government. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited

proposals. This RFI Notice is issued solely for conducting market research

in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning

purposes.

The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to

this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any

cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. The Government will

not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in

response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the

Government without written permission in accordance with the legend.

Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and

will not be returned. Phone calls will not be accepted.