Touch Screen Tactile Enhancements
ID: FMP-NNL-0037Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFFLUOR MARINE PROPULSION - DOE CONTRACTORSchenectady, NY, 12301, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

ENERGY R&D SERVICES; ENERGY SUPPLY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AG12)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a92ec3d24acd441c8fb310306443748a/view
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    The Department of Energy, through the Fluor Marine Propulsion office, is soliciting proposals for the development of Touch Screen Tactile Enhancements aimed at advancing naval nuclear capabilities. This opportunity invites suppliers to submit detailed proposals that include a one-page Quad Chart and a narrative of up to five pages, outlining their technical approaches, project summaries, and estimated costs. The initiative is crucial for fostering innovation in energy R&D services, aligning with the Department's objectives to enhance technology in the field. Interested parties should direct their proposals to Jon Ruffley at Jonathan.Ruffley@unnpp.gov, with a pre-proposal conference scheduled for inquiries and a specified submission deadline to be adhered to.

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    Jon Ruffley
    Jonathan.Ruffley@unnpp.gov
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    Request for Proposals - FMP-NNL-0037.docx
    The Naval Nuclear Laboratory, operated by Fluor Marine Propulsion LLC, is issuing an open solicitation for proposals focused on Touch Screen Tactile Enhancements. Interested suppliers are invited to submit their proposals by a specified deadline to the designated innovation mailbox. Submissions will be evaluated for potential technical contracts. A pre-proposal conference will be held for inquiries regarding the project. Proposals must include a one-page Quad Chart detailing company and technology overviews, project summaries with technical approaches, and resource plans. Additionally, a narrative of up to five pages must be submitted, outlining the project title, descriptions, collaborating organizations, logical execution paths, and estimated costs. Important documents can be found on the Naval Nuclear Laboratory's procurement webpage, and confidentiality concerning proposal content is emphasized. The purpose of this solicitation is to foster collaboration in developing technology enhancements that align with the objectives of the Department of Energy, advancing innovation in naval nuclear capabilities. The framework ensures that interested suppliers understand the evaluation process, requirements for submissions, and the expectation for confidentiality while facilitating a focused approach to innovation in the specified technological area.
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