Low Profile Mast (LPM) and Component Industry Day
The Submarine Electromagnetic Systems Program Office (PMS 435) is conducting market research for the development and production of Low Profile Masts (LPM) and related components. This effort includes an Industry Day on June 22, 2026, in the Washington, D.C. area, and a Request for Information (RFI) regarding functional specifications and acquisition strategies. The LPM is a modular, non-hull-penetrating optronic and photonic imaging sensor that provides high-definition visual and infrared imaging for the Navy submarine fleet. Participation is limited to AUKUS-affiliated companies from the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. The program office will brief attendees on Type 20 and 24 LPM specifications, rotational module performance, and periscope technology progression. The LPM is an outboard component of the AN/BVY-1 Integrated Submarine Imaging System (ISIS) and integrates into the Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System (SWFTS). While these products must operate at significant submarine depths, they are not classified as SUBSAFE. The Navy is using this phase to gather data on industry capacity for the Antenna Assembly, Sensor Module, Electronics Module, and Rotational Module. Participation is limited to AUKUS companies from the U.S., UK, or Australia. The Navy is seeking feedback on the proposed acquisition strategy and the development of LPM components. Access to CUI performance and functional specifications requires a Terms of Use Agreement (TOUA). The scope covers the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of the Antenna Assembly (AA), Sensor Module (SM), Electronics Module (EM), and Rotational Module (RM).
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** Updated start & end times and Registration Form. 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 0900 to 1700 EDT in the Washington, D.C. area. The pu...
View moreThe 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 0900 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:
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.