DRY DECK SHELTER (DDS) PROGRAM

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a solicitation for the maintenance, modernization, product improvements, and design support for existing Dry Deck Shelter (DDS) Program assets. The DDS, when installed on a host submarine, provides the capability to support various Special Operating Forces (SOF) missions. The solicitation seeks to procure services for: maintenance availability planning and execution; host submarine interface equipment and fit-ups; Field Change (FC) design, kitting, and installations; DDS inspection and repairs; maintaining the DDS Rotatable Pool; and engineering support. 

NAVSEA intends to solicit this requirement as a full and open competition. The contemplated award will be a single, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Level of Effort, CPFF Completion, and Cost only contract, with a base year and four option years for a total of 60 months if all options are exercised. 

The solicitation will be issued electronically via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). Offerors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.Interested offerors are hereby encouraged to monitor PIEE and www.SAM.gov for the anticipated release of the solicitation and any associated amendments.

This synopsis is hereby issued for informational purposes only in accordance with FAR 5.203(a) and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government of any kind. The Government will not be accepting questions or proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse for any costs associated with questions submitted or information provided in response to this notice.

The Government anticipates issuing a solicitation on or around April 2025.

In response to a resulting solicitation, all responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Navy.

The Government anticipates making a single award on or around July 2026.