What contracts does Naval Observatory award?

Naval Observatory awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Naval Observatory?

To do business with Naval Observatory, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Naval Observatory?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Naval Observatory in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

What set-aside programs does Naval Observatory use?

Naval Observatory uses 2 different set-aside programs, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set Aside. These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

What does Naval Observatory do?

The Naval Observatory focuses on the advancement of precision timing, astrometry, and astrophysical research to support Department of Defense operations. Its core mission involves the development and maintenance of high-precision scientific systems, with strategic priorities centered on precise time astrometry, aerospace instrumentation, and the integration of cyber-physical environmental systems. Key initiatives include the procurement of specialized engineering services to support the Chief Technology Officer and the development of advanced correlator builds for scientific data processing. Procurement patterns emphasize high-end technical services, specifically research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The agency frequently seeks professional scientific support, custom computer programming, and electrical engineering for scientific systems. Contract vehicles include the use of Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) structures to manage ongoing scientific requirements and a mix of forecasts and sources-sought notices to identify specialized technical capabilities. Industry preferences are heavily weighted toward professional, scientific, and technical services, with a primary focus on NAICS 541715 and 541990. The agency also engages vendors specializing in electronic component and audio-video equipment manufacturing. There is a demonstrated preference for utilizing Small Business Administration (SBA) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-asides. The Naval Observatory operates as a specialized entity within the Department of the Navy under the Department of Defense. Its organizational scope encompasses the intersection of astrophysics, aerospace engineering, and cyber systems design.

How do I find contracts from Naval Observatory?

You can find contracts from Naval Observatory on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

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Naval Observatory

Part of Department Of Defense

The Naval Observatory focuses on the advancement of precision timing, astrometry, and astrophysical research to support Department of Defense operations. Its core mission involves the development and maintenance of high-precision scientific systems, with strategic priorities centered on precise time astrometry, aerospace instrumentation, and the integration of cyber-physical environmental systems.

Naval Observatory is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.

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