Operational Support Services for Ocean Testing
ID: N6660425R0055Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNUWC DIV NEWPORTNEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT (R706)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Feb 7, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Feb 19, 2025, 7:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, Rhode Island, is soliciting proposals for operational support services related to ocean testing under solicitation N6660425R0055. The contract aims to provide essential logistics and operational support for projects involving advanced underwater weapons, unmanned underwater vehicles, and oceanographic systems, requiring contractors to mobilize and demobilize vessels, operate aircraft, and manage specialized equipment for at-sea tests. This initiative is crucial for enhancing undersea warfare capabilities, with an expected workload of approximately 12-15 projects annually, primarily in U.S. coastal waters but potentially extending abroad. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Suzanne Morgera or Chelsea A. Isherwood via the provided email addresses, and adhere to the proposal submission guidelines outlined in the solicitation documents.

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Posted
Feb 7, 2025, 7:09 PM UTC
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.
Feb 7, 2025, 7:09 PM UTC
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.
Feb 7, 2025, 7:09 PM UTC
Feb 7, 2025, 7:09 PM UTC
The document outlines an amendment to solicitation N6660425R0055 issued by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center. The amendment primarily addresses clarifications and responses to questions posed by potential offerors regarding proposal submission requirements, organization, and small business participation goals. Key topics include submission guidelines for proposals, specifically the organization into separate volumes and the required contents for each volume, which include a cover letter, technical capability, past performance references, and cost/price information. The document emphasizes the importance of adhering to specified page limitations and file naming conventions while marking submissions with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) designations. It clarifies small business participation goals, indicating a 5% subcontracting plan requirement for small disadvantaged businesses and a minimum 10% participation requirement. The amendment does not alter any other terms and conditions previously established in the solicitation. This document serves as a critical guide for entities wishing to respond to the solicitation and outlines specific compliance requirements needed for successful proposal submission.
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