Astronomy and Physics Analysis Tool Developer
ID: N6228525RC01C2TType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OPERATIONS RESEARCH/QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (R405)

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https://sam.gov/opp/94ea9d57aa6a4517bf9940d843953821/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Supply Center (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking potential vendors for the development of an Astronomy and Physics Analysis Tool. This opportunity aims to identify qualified contractors who can provide network engineering services and support the modernization of scientific software applications critical for the United States Naval Observatory (USNO). The initiative is essential for enhancing the accuracy of time and astrometry data used for navigation by the Department of Defense, with a focus on modern development practices, including containerization and security compliance. Interested parties must submit their written responses, including business size and capability statements, to Mrs. Jordan Walton at jordan.l.walton.civ@us.navy.mil by March 14, 2025, as this is a Sources Sought announcement intended for market research purposes only.

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    Jordan Walton
    jordan.l.walton.civ@us.navy.mil
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    RFI Sources Sought.pdf
    The Naval Supply Center (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk issued a Sources Sought announcement to identify potential vendors for network engineer services, aiming for a start date of April 4, 2025. This announcement serves informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals. Respondents must provide written responses by March 14, 2025, detailing their business size, estimated Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), and capability statements, including relevant past performance within the last five years, ensuring compliance with technical expertise requirements. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541715, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. All documentation is to be submitted to Mrs. Jordan Walton via email, with strict guidelines on submission length and format. Importantly, the announcement clarifies that the government is not obliged to answer inquiries, and the information provided will not be publicly released. This initiative reflects the government’s effort to gather market research while exploring options for fulfilling its network engineering requirements.
    Statement of Work.pdf
    The United States Naval Observatory (USNO) seeks contractor support for a Front End Application Engineer to modernize its scientific software applications. This initiative is critical for producing and disseminating precise time and astrometry data vital for navigation by the Department of Defense (DoD). The project aims to revamp aging software in line with modern development practices, focusing on containerization, security compliance, and multithreaded capabilities. Qualified contractors must possess extensive programming experience in astronomy or physics applications, user interface development, web applications, and familiarity with tools like Docker. They will also need to ensure compliance with DoD standards, provide support to various USNO departments, maintain documentation, and obtain a Secret clearance. This effort underscores the USNO's commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities through advanced technological solutions.
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