Class Justification and Approval N66001-18-P-0192

The contract awarded to Liquid Robotics, Inc. by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific) involves a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order valued at approximately $2.05 million. This contract supports maintenance and operational functions for Wave Glider vehicles and systems, including system assessment, troubleshooting, routine and special maintenance, repairs, and parts replacement. The procurement process utilized other than full and open competition, justified through a class Justification and Approval document, and followed acquisition guidelines for commercial items under FAR Part 12 as well as simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Part 13. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541715, which pertains to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, with a business size standard of 1,000 employees. The awarding agency is the Department of Defense, specifically the NIWC Pacific office located in San Diego, California. This acquisition emphasizes maintaining operational readiness and functionality of the Wave Glider systems through specialized contractor support, ensuring continuity in naval and marine research and operational capabilities.