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The Naval Information Warfare Systems agency, specifically Niwc Pacific, has issued a forecast for a follow-on action titled Academic Research MAC - Follow-on Action (C). This procurement is associated with NAICS code 541715 and is designated for performance in San Diego. Jacob Ward serves as the Contracting Officer, with David Roden acting as the secondary point of contact. Detailed scope of work for this specific follow-on action is unavailable. Related historical context indicates that the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific previously established an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, multiple-award contract for academic research, theoretical analysis, and engineering. That related effort supported scientific projects for the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command and the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific in fields such as high performance computing, advanced sensor development, signal processing, communications, and space systems.

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Naval Information Warfare Systems → Niwc Pacific

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

San Diego, CA, USA

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AgencyNaval Information Warfare Systems → Niwc Pacific

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