PMS-390 Industry Day Questions

Background
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Undersea Special Mission Systems Office (PMS390) is seeking to enhance the operations, maintenance, and modernization of the U.S. Navy’s Submarine Rescue System (SRS) and Dry Deck Shelters (DDS). An industry day was held on May 16th, 2024, in Washington, D.C., to discuss these requirements and gather industry insights for achieving optimal capabilities and cost-effectiveness.

Work Details
The contract encompasses two primary requirements:
1) Submarine Rescue Operations and Maintenance Program, which includes tasks related to the SRS located at the Undersea Rescue Command in San Diego, CA;
2) Maintenance services for Dry Deck Shelters (DDS), which will primarily be performed at the contractor's facility but may also occur at shore-based maintenance facilities in Pearl City, HI or Virginia Beach, VA.

Additional maintenance activities may take place at submarine homeport locations including Pearl Harbor, HI; Groton, CT; Kings Bay, GA; and Bremerton, WA, as well as designated OCONUS locations. The contractor will be responsible for kitting, manufacturing, and installing field changes developed by the Dry Deck Shelter Planning Yard (DDSPY), with potential unknown changes also being part of the contract. The contractor must ensure full operations of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), operate on a 24/7 basis with two watch teams, and certify any new or modified components to current P9290 standards.

Period of Performance
The contract is planned to start in Q3 2026 following a request for proposal (RFP) anticipated in Q2 2025.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed primarily at the contractor's facility with additional locations including Pearl City, HI; Virginia Beach, VA; and various submarine homeports across the U.S.