44--NAVAL NUCLEAR PROPULSION PROGRAM

This contract modification extends the existing agreement N00024-02-C-2102 to include additional research and development efforts focused on the design and improvement of naval nuclear reactor plants. The work will be conducted in accordance with detailed specifications outlined in the Schedule, emphasizing enhancements to naval nuclear propulsion technology. The Request for Proposal (RFP) N00024-03-R-2908 related to this modification will be exclusively issued to Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc., located in Schenectady, New York, due to their specialized expertise, background, and experience necessary for this highly technical and sensitive work. The contract pertains to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program and maintains a presolicitation status as of the posting date, August 13, 2002. No set-aside provisions or specific NAICS codes are identified, and key organizational and performance locations remain unspecified. This focused award underscores the importance of maintaining security and leveraging specialized knowledge in nuclear propulsion research, ensuring that Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. remains the sole designated provider for advancing these critical national defense technologies.