LPD - Ship Control System (SCS) Modernization Presolicitation Notice

The Navy plans a small‑business set‑aside procurement to modernize the LPD‑17 Ship Control System (SCS). The award will be a hybrid Firm‑Fixed‑Price (FFP) contract with a limited Cost‑Plus‑Fixed‑Fee (CPFF) portion for minor engineering support. The work includes designing, developing, fabricating, assembling, and testing a full ship‑control system, with a twelve‑month base period and up to four additional one‑year options. The solicitation is identified under NAICS 334511 (Electronic Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment). • Scope: Full lifecycle of a ship control system – design, development, fabrication, assembly, test. • Contract type: Primarily FFP, limited CPFF for engineering support; small‑business set‑aside. • Period: 12‑month base period plus four optional 12‑month extensions (potential 5‑year term). • Eligibility: Small businesses meeting NAICS 334511 size standard (≤1,350 employees). • Timeline: Posted 28 Sep 2026; response deadline 13 Oct 2026; formal RFP expected Oct/Nov 2026.