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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on October 20, 2023. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Development, Testing and Assessment of Electro-Optic/Infrared(EO/IR) Advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Technologies

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N00173-23-R-EN05Federal

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U.S. Army Contracting Command – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
Solicitation # W911PT26SC001
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) has issued solicitation W911PT26SC001, a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and DFARS Subpart 212.70. This competitive solicitation is open until September 30, 2027, and is designed to acquire innovative commercial products, technologies, and services to modernize the Army's Organic Industrial Base. The scope focuses on integrating manufacturing resources, linking legacy analogue systems with digital systems, and expanding modeling and simulation to enhance the delivery of materiel solutions. The CSO targets both traditional and non-traditional business entities, including small businesses and foreign-owned firms, provided they maintain an active System for Award Management (SAM) profile and a Unique Entity ID. The acquisition process follows a multi-phased approach consisting of a written solution brief, an optional presentation or pitch, and a final Request for Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP). Evaluation is based on responsiveness, technical merit, uniqueness, and price reasonableness. Successful responses may result in fixed-price contracts awarded under FAR Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. Current Areas of Interest (AoIs) include advanced cannon technology, electrical infrastructure improvements at Building 120, chromium facility conversion, automated manufacturing for minor components, automated cooling tower treatments, advanced CNC vertical turning lathes, and advanced tooling for radial forging. Performance is primarily located at Watervliet Arsenal and Benet Laboratories, with a general period of performance not to exceed 12 months unless otherwise specified.
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about 9 hours ago

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in 11 months

General Info

Contract Value

$19,075,642.27

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20375, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Documents

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Amendment 0004 to Solicitation N00173-23-R-EN05

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Attachment 10 - Requirements for On-Site Contractors (N00173-23-R-EN05)

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Attachment 3 - Distribution of Labor (REVISED)

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Cost Proposal Format (REVISED)

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DD Form 254 - Contract Security Classification Specification (N00173-23-R-EN05)

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Individual Subcontracting Plan Template

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N00173-23-R-EN05 Attachment 2 - Personnel Qualification

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Small Business Participation Commitment Document (SBPCD) - N00173-23-R-EN05

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Solicitation N0017323REB05 - Naval Research Laboratory

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SOW N00173-23-R-EN05 - EO/IR Advanced ISR Systems

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Attachment 10 - Offeror Questions Submittal Form (N00173-23-R-EN05)

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Attachment 6: Past Performance Questionnaire (N00173-23-R-EN05)

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Exhibit A - CDRLs

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N00173-23-R-EN05 Question and Answer 13 Oct 2023

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Solicitation No. N00173-23-R-EN05 Modification P0004 was issued on 20 October 2023 to extend the closing date from 30 October 2023 ot 1 November 2023. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement entitled, - Development, Testing and Assessment of Electro-optic/Infrared (EO/IR) Advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Technologies. NRL, Optical Science Division Code 5600, carries out a variety of research, development, and application-oriented activities in the generation, propagation, detection, and use of radiation in the wavelength region between near-ultraviolet and far-infrared wavelengths. Continued performance for research and development (R&D) is required for electronic systems and embedded software to facilitate the operation and optimum use of VIS/EO/IR/ISR is required. VIS/EO/IR/ISR is critical in supporting the following high visible NRL programs: Shipboard Panoramic Electro-Optic/Infrared (SPEIR) Program of Record (PoR), Maui Hyperspectral Imagery System Rapid Large Area Clearance System (RLAC) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) High Roller PoR transition, Low Cost Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Swarming Technology (LOCUST) ANGEL Fire and Dual-band Wide-Area Persistent Surveillance (DB-WAPSS) The anticipated period of performance is for a 12-month base year and four 12-month option years. In addition, one 6-month will be considered if the Government requires continued performance of the required service. Work is to be performed on-site at the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. and other Government facilities as required. This acquisition will be solicited in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.1, Full and Open Competition. The requirement for this acquisition is R&D in nature, established by the current and previous acquisitions; therefore, this effort cannot be met by a commercial entity. Proposal are due no later than 3:00PM Central Standard Time (CST) on Monday, 30 October 2023. All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in accordance with Attachment No. 9 (See Section L), electronically via email: Contracting Officer, Michael D. Reiners at michael.reiners@nrl.navy.mil or Contract Specialist, Erica N. Turner at erica.turner@nrl.navy.mil not later than 13 Oct 2023 at 3:00 PM CST. Telephone questions will not be accepted.

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