
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) plans to issue a competitive solicitation for engineering support for the introduction, modernization, maintenance and upgrade of aircraft carrier and amphibious ship self-defense system (SSDS) combat systems (CS). According to a Nov. 17 presolicitation notice posted to SAM.gov, this will cover SSDS combat system ship integration and test (SI&T) engineering support covering both new and in-service carriers and amphibious type ships. The ships covered under this work include Nimitz- and Ford-class aircraft carriers (CVNs),…