NICELE
ID: N0001425SBC02Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYOFFICE OF NAVAL RESEARCHARLINGTON, VA, 22203-1995, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e432bec4d4b54d7b92fb999817d0f3f6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Office of Naval Research, is seeking proposals for the Neutralization In Challenging Environments Using Lethal Effects (NICELE) project. This initiative aims to develop payloads that enable Explosive Mine Countermeasures (ExMCM) forces to neutralize underwater mines and water-borne improvised explosive devices (WBIEDs) using divers or remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). The technologies developed under this contract are intended to transition to the existing Explosive Ordnance Disposal Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR) program, which is crucial for countering threats in marine environments. Interested parties can reach out to John Lewers at john.d.lewers.civ@us.navy.mil for further details regarding the solicitation process.

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    Lewers, John
    john.d.lewers.civ@us.navy.mil
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