Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract and Sources Sought for SSN AUKUS Vertical Deployment Tube (VDT) Technical and Tooling Package
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER
Location
Washington, DC
District of Columbia
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Presolicitation
Service / NAICS
336611
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER involves notice of intent to award a sole source contract and sources sought for ssn aukus vertical deployment tube (vdt) technical and tooling package in Washington, District of Columbia. Responses are due by Apr 24, 2026 (10 days remaining).
Contract Description
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport intends to award a firm-fixed-price/cost-plus-fixed-fee, sole-source contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” This notice is published for market research purposes to determine if any other sources can satisfy the agency's needs. The Government's minimum needs are for the supplies necessary to prepare for the future manufacturing of the SSN-A VDT ITH/ITK components. The required supplies consist of a comprehensive technical and tooling package based on the U.S. VIRGINIA Class program, adapted for the United Kingdom's VDT design. The contractor shall deve...
Timeline
Posted Date
Apr 9, 2026
Response Deadline
Apr 24, 2026
10 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
Work will be performed in Washington, District of Columbia. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You have operations or past performance in District of Columbia
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER before
Harder to Win If…
- !Full and open competition — no set-aside restrictions
- !Only 10 days remaining to prepare your response
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Contractor FAQ
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