Unmanned Maritime Systems Support (UMSS)
ID: N66001_25_R_0024Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNIWC PACIFICSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

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MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Unmanned Maritime Systems Support (UMSS). This procurement aims to provide comprehensive services including design, fabrication, integration, testing, and maintenance of unmanned maritime systems that support various U.S. Navy missions, such as explosive ordnance disposal and anti-submarine warfare. The contract will likely result in multiple indefinite-delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts with an eight-year ordering period, and the anticipated release of the final RFP is no earlier than October 15, 2025. Interested firms can find more information and updates on the solicitation by visiting the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website or contacting Paige Miller at paige.r.miller5.civ@us.navy.mil.

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