20 -- SURFACE PLANING WET SUBMERSIBLE (SPWS)

Notice Date

October 26, 2000

Contracting Office

United States Special Operations Command, Directorate of Procurement (SOAL-KB), 2418 Florida Keys Ave., MacDill AFB, FL 33621-5316

ZIP Code

33621-5316

Solicitation Number

USZA22-01-R-0003

Point of Contact

John Hayes, Contract Specialist, (813) 828-6038

E-Mail Address

click here to contact via e-mail (hayesd@socom.mil)

Description

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Special Operations Acquisition and Logistics Center, Directorate of Procurement intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Stidd Systems of Greenport, NY in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304c (1) and FAR 6.302-1; Only one responsible source and no other supplies or service will satisfy the agency needs for a Surface Planing Wet Submersible (SPWS), also known as a reversible submersible boat or hybrid Seal Delivery Vehicle. The Navy exclusively licensed this technology to STIDD Systems for further development, at STIDD's own expense. STIDD has continued to develop this technology at their own expense and holds several patents for this technology. The Navy's Special Warfare Forces, NSW, have the need for innovative mobility technologies that can rapidly transport personnel, sensors, and payloads from over the horizon (OTH) to a near shore area of operation (AO). Moreover, once they are in the AO they must remain undetected. USSOCOM intends to continue to assess the feasibility of utilizing the SPWS technology. Therefore, USSOCOM proposes to enter sole source negotiations with STIDD Systems Inc. The specific government goals are the following:  Surface Range 165 NM @ 30 knots cruise  Subsurface Range 18NM @ 6 knots  Personnel Capacity 2 crew, 4 pax  Personnel/Cargo Capacity 1830 lb.  Surface Propulsion Fuel Diesel  Subsurface Navigation to include a Sonar  Operating Depth 66FSW  External Air Transport Capable  The craft shall meet the requirements of MIL-STD-1791 for transportability on C-130, C-141, C-5, and C-17 aircraft.  The craft on its trailer shall comply with all Department of Transportation and U.S. Federal Motor Safety Standards and not require special permits for over-the-road transit.  Compatible to carry two SEAL Transport Devices, STD. The government anticipates the resultant contract will be a multi phased action with incrementally funded option CLINS reflecting the design and fabrication of the boat with surface propulsion capability in Phase I and subsurface propulsion subsystems in Phase II. Other phases may be necessary to accomplish the requirement. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Any questions regarding the above may be directed to Mr. John Hayes (813) 828-6038 FAX (813) 828-7504. See Note #22

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20001030/20SOL004.HTM (W-300 SN5052A1)