ContractSources Sought

Scientific IDIQ

DEPT OF DEFENSE• N6228526RFI002
Response Deadline
Mar 6, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
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Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Observatory, is seeking responses to a Request for Information (RFI) for a Scientific Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract aimed at acquiring technical support services in various scientific and engineering disciplines. The contract will require contractors to provide personnel with expertise in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, aerospace engineering, and IT/computer sciences to support the operations and research activities of the United States Naval Observatory. This initiative is crucial for advancing scientific research and operational capabilities in areas such as Very Long Baseline Interferometry and astronomical instrumentation. Interested parties must submit their capability statements and relevant information to Michael Stoutenger at michael.j.stoutenger.civ@us.navy.mil by March 6, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Code
R499
SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Attachment_I_LCATSClasses_and_Quals.docx
Word•20 KB•Feb 26, 2026
AI Summary
USNO seeks contracting support for eleven specialized labor categories to assist with aerospace, astronomy, physics, and engineering programs. Key roles include astronomers specializing in VLBA/VLBI, black holes/stars, and orbital dynamics; aerospace engineers focusing on satellites; and various engineers for electrical, mechanical, optical, applications, astronomical databases, and time/astronomy dissemination tools. The USNO also requires a program specialist for program management and a physical, environmental, and cyber systems engineer for system security. All positions mandate a minimum Bachelor's degree, with class definitions (Junior, Basic, Senior, Masters, Principle) determined by relevant education and experience ranging from no experience to 20+ years, with advanced degrees potentially reducing experience requirements.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedFeb 26, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMar 6, 2026
expiryArchive DateMar 21, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NAVAL OBSERVATORY

Point of Contact

Name
Michael Stoutenger

Place of Performance

UNITED STATES

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