MK 5 Velocimeter Replacement

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) for the production of the MK 5 Velocimeter. MK 5 Velocimeter is a component of all United States Navy (USN) and U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Gun Computer System (GCS) MK 160 Variants deployed aboard Destroyer and Cruiser ship classes. The MK 160 GCS is a component of the MK 34 Gun Weapon System (GWS). The MK 5 Velocimeter is a single unit that consists of an antenna, RF transmitter, receiver, and electronics required to measure and process muzzle velocity of the fired 5-inch projectile. It is mounted externally on the non-recoiling section of the MK 46 GWS barrel, to measure and provide muzzle Initial Velocities (IVs) of the fired projectiles to the GCS via a bi-directional RS-232 serial link. NAVSEA intends for this acquisition to be a 100% Small Business Set Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 332994 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,000 employees. RFP (N00024-15-R-5415) and related attachments will be issued electronically on or before 30 September 2015. CAUTION: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation to maintain an offeror's mailing list. The Government is making the technical data package (TDP) available in advance of issuing the RFP. The TDP will be made available effective immediately. Vendors wishing to have access to an electronic copy of the TDP may request it directly from the Government Points of Contact (POCs) listed at the end of this notice. No paper copies of the TDP will be issued. Contractors are required to be registered in the Department of Defense (DoD) System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving the TDP. All comments/questions regarding TDP releases may be addressed to the Contracting Officer, Mr. Chris D'Antuono, email [email protected].