Operational Support Services for Ocean Testing
ID: N6660425R0055Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNUWC DIV NEWPORTNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, USA

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT (R706)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c6781545f86f40a8b288151a5b668080/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division in Newport, Rhode Island, is soliciting proposals for operational support services related to ocean testing under solicitation N6660425R0055. The contract aims to provide comprehensive logistics and operational services, including the mobilization of vessels, operation of aircraft, and management of specialized equipment for various at-sea tests supporting Navy and Department of Defense projects globally. This initiative is crucial for enhancing undersea warfare capabilities and is expected to facilitate approximately 12-15 projects annually, primarily in U.S. coastal waters but potentially extending abroad. Interested contractors should direct inquiries to Suzanne Morgera at suzanne.e.morgera.civ@us.navy.mil or Chelsea Isherwood at chelsea.a.isherwood.civ@us.navy.mil, with a small business size standard of $19 million applicable to this opportunity.

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    N6660425R0055.pdf
    This document outlines the Request for Proposal (RFP) N6660425R0055 issued by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center for operational and logistics support services pertaining to ocean testing. It specifies requirements for contractors to provide necessary equipment and personnel for projects involving advanced underwater weapons, unmanned underwater vehicles, and oceanographic systems. The scope includes the contractor’s ability to mobilize and demobilize vessels, operate rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft, and manage specialized equipment for conducting at-sea tests. Key components include a post-award conference, specific deliverables, cost structures (including fixed and cost-plus pricing), and compliance with military and federal regulations. The contract will facilitate approximately 12-15 projects annually, primarily located in U.S. coastal waters but also potentially abroad. The document emphasizes strict adherence to regulations concerning controlled unclassified information and safety protocols at government sites, outlining methods for invoicing and payment through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. Overall, this RFP signifies the government's commitment to enhancing undersea warfare capabilities by outsourcing essential support services while ensuring compliance and safety throughout operations.
    N6660425R0055 Attachment 1 PRST.pdf
    The document outlines performance requirements for a government contract involving vessels, aircraft, and specialized services for ocean special projects. Key tasks include providing workboats and sea-going vessels, rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, specialized equipment, and logistical support for multi-day at-sea testing. Each task has a performance objective of meeting customer needs 95% of the time, monitored through government feedback from the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Subject Matter Experts, and Technical Advisors (TA). Additionally, the contractor is required to submit monthly status reports that track progress on all tasks and address any existing or potential issues in conjunction with invoice submissions. This performance summary highlights the importance of timely and effective support for scientific operations, emphasizing operational consistency, quality service delivery, and rigorous status reporting to ensure project success and adherence to scheduling requirements. Overall, the document underscores the commitment to maintaining high standards of service in government contracting for marine projects.
    N6660425R0055 Exhibit A CDRL_Redacted.pdf
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