SAM #N00024-26-R-6220

Navy Industry Day and RFI for Low Profile Mast (LPM) and Rotational Modules

The U.S. Navy's Submarine Electromagnetic Systems Program Office (PMS 435) is hosting an Industry Day and has issued an RFI to engage with industry on the Low Profile Mast (LPM) program for submarines. - Purpose: Market research and industry engagement for next-generation, non-hull-penetrating optronic and photonic imaging sensors (LPMs) and their Rotational Modules (RMs) - Focus on Type 20 and Type 24 LPMs and associated RMs - LPMs provide high-definition visual, infrared, and RF imaging for submarine platforms - Seeking: Industry feedback on technical capabilities, manufacturing capacity, and business models - Targeting both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors with expertise in systems, electrical engineering, sensor/optics integration, and electro-mechanical manufacturing - Participation limited to companies from AUKUS countries (U.S., U.K., Australia) - No specific OEMs or vendors identified at this stage - Access to controlled unclassified information (CUI) requires pre-registration and approval - No procurement or contract award at this time; this is a market research and networking opportunity - RFI responses due by June 30, 2026

Description

Industry Day Overview:

Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager (DRPM) for Submarines, Director of AUKUS, International, and Systems (AI&S), Submarine Electromagnetic Systems Program Office (PMS 435) will host an Industry Day to brief interested parties on the Low Profile Mast (LPM) program on 22 June 2026 from 1000 to 1630 EDT in the Washington, D.C. area. The purpose of this event is to provide Government information and solicit industry feedback to accelerate the development and production of LPMs and LPM components. The LPM Industry Day will provide an overview of:

Type 20 and 24 LPM functional and performance specifications; LPM Rotational Module (RM) functional and performance specifications; Periscope technology progression; and Program and acquisition strategy.

During the LPM industry day. PMS 435 also intends to host 1-on-1 engagement sessions for industry to provide feedback on its capabilities and the proposed LPM program and acquisition strategy.

PMS 435 is the Navy's Program Office that designs, develops, and oversees the construction of Electronic Warfare Systems, periscopes, and the Photonics Mast.

The LPM is a next-generation, modular, non-hull-penetrating optronic and photonic imaging sensor that supports the global superiority of the U.S. Navy by providing mission critical all- weather imaging capabilities for U.S. Navy fleet submarine classes. It is a core outboard component of the AN/BVY-1 Integrated Submarine Imaging System (ISIS), which integrates into the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System (SWFTS), and is designed to provide submarines with high-definition visual imaging, infrared imaging, and radio frequency  processing while minimizing radar and optical signatures. Each LPM consists of four (4) major components which include the Antenna Assembly (AA), Sensor Module (SM), Electronics Module (EM), and RM. While the LPM and its components must endure significant pressure and depth, these products are not SUBSAFE.

Market Research Questionnaire:

To support this market research effort, PMS 435 has attached a brief questionnaire to this industry day notice. This questionnaire is designed to gather key insights regarding industry’s technical capabilities, manufacturing capacity, and business models for Low Profile Masts (LPMs) and their components. Additionally, the questionnaire provides detailed guidance on how qualified vendors can request access to the performance and functional specifications for the Type 20 LPM, Type 24 LPM, and the LPM rotational module. PMS 435 welcomes feedback from all interested parties, including both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors.  To request access to documents which are marked CUI, please submit the attached registration form. PMS 435 will then issue a Terms of Use Agreement (TOUA), which must be signed and returned to the designated POCs before the CUI is released.

Please note that submitting a response is not a prerequisite for participation in the industry day. Interested parties may participate in the industry day, questionnaire, or both in response to this RFI.  

Industry Day Information:

The Industry Day event will be held in the Washington, D.C. area. The specific location and details for joining the event will be provided via separate correspondence to pre-registered and approved companies only. See Attachment " LPM Photonics Mast Industry Day Registration Form” to register for Industry Day. Pre-registration is required to participate in the LPM Industry Day. Registration on the day of the event is not allowed. Indicate on the registration form all representatives of your company that will participate in Industry Day. The Government's presentation will begin promptly at 1000 EDT.

If the company is approved for Industry Day, the Government will send a calendar invite to each company's designated representative identified on the attached registration form. Each company is restricted to two participants during general presentation and up to six during one-on-one engagement session. A virtual environment or teleconference number will not be available for the Industry Day presentation or one-on-one sessions.

One-on-one engagement sessions will be conducted during the afternoon of 22 June 2026 from 1200 to 1600 EDT. Engagement sessions are one-on-one meetings between the Government and individual approved companies and are intended for industry to ask questions and provide feedback to the Navy. Limited engagement session slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Indicate on the registration form if your company is interested in scheduling a one-on-one engagement session. The Government will forward assigned timeslots to individual companies via separate correspondence prior to Industry Day.

Access for all Industry Day events will be restricted to AUKUS companies only, i.e., companies registered in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia . Audio or visual recording devices of any kind are prohibited. The CAGE number provided on the registration form will be used to verify U.S. DoD companies, and the NCAGE number provided on the registration form will be used to verify United Kingdom and Australian companies. The deadline for registration is 12 June 2026, at 1700 EDT. Additionally, participation in Industry Day events is subject to the vendor’s eligibility and approval to access the industry day facilities. For Visit Request, along with the registration form, the vendor shall submit a single file with all the individual representatives’ information including name, company, phone number, email address, and country of citizenship.

All Industry Day events will be held at the UNCLASSIFIED – Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) level. There will be no hard-copy materials provided to industry.

The LPM Industry Day will be conducted in three parts:

Part 1) Presentation to all attendees by the Government;

Part 2) Question & Answer session;

Part 3) One-on-one engagement sessions.

The notional LPM Photonics Mast Industry Day schedule is as follows:

1000-1015: Opening Comments 1015-1030: Periscope Technology Progression 1030-1045: Type 20 / Type 24 LPMs 1045-1100: LPM Rotational Module 1100-1115: Contracts 1115-1200: Question & Answer Session 1230-1630: One-on-one Engagement Sessions

DISCLAIMER:

This pre-solicitation notice is for information only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. Prior to release of the formal solicitation, the Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept, proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse the cost of any submission in response to this announcement -- the entire cost of any submission will be at the sole expense of the source submitting the information. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced under Contract Opportunities via the System for Award Management (SAM) website (https://sam.gov/) and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice.

Only one response per organization is necessary for this announcement.

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