ContractSpecial Notice

R&D Survivability & Fire Protection Systems Development

DEPT OF DEFENSE N00173-26-NOI-MR07
Response Deadline
Nov 21, 2025
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
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Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), is seeking a contractor for Research and Development (R&D) in survivability and fire protection systems, with a focus on developing fire extinguishing agents and delivery systems. The contract will involve R&D, testing, and evaluation for Navy and other DoD/Government organizations, emphasizing the analysis of fire hazards, conducting fire testing, and developing firefighting doctrine. This initiative is critical for enhancing safety and operational effectiveness within military environments, and the contract will be awarded as a Sole Source IDIQ to Jensen Hughes, with a five-year ordering period and work performed at NRL facilities and other government sites. Interested parties may submit capability statements to Maribel Ramirez at maribel.ramirez23.civ@us.navy.mil by November 21, 2025, although the government is not obligated to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Code
AB22
COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT R&D SERVICES; AREA AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT; APPLIED RESEARCH

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Attachment 1- SOW Research and Development Survivability and Fire Protection Systems Development May 2025.pdf
PDF244 KB11/13/2025
AI Summary
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking a contractor for Research & Development (R&D) in survivability and fire protection systems. This competitive contract, with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) task orders, focuses on R&D, testing, and evaluation for Navy and other DoD/Government organizations. Key areas include developing fire extinguishing agents and delivery systems, analyzing fire hazards and passive fire safety, conducting small- and large-scale fire testing (especially for Fluorine-Free Foam products), and developing firefighting doctrine. The contractor will work collaboratively with NRL scientists and engineers, providing personnel with specific technical qualifications. The contract has a five-year ordering period, with work performed at NRL facilities and other government sites. Special requirements include security clearances, safety training, and a transition plan. Deliverables include monthly progress reports and final study reports.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedNov 13, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineNov 21, 2025
expiryArchive DateDec 6, 2025

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY

Point of Contact

Name
Maribel Ramirez

Place of Performance

Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES

Official Sources