Navy Received Level Propagation Modeling Alignment Working Group

The Foundation for Marine Ecology and Telemetry Research has been selected under the Navy’s Broad Agency Announcement N3943025S4500 for research tied to the LMR Investment Areas, following a competitive evaluation process governed by FAR 35.016(e), which prioritizes technical merit, alignment with agency objectives, and funding availability. The entity underwent a two-phase procurement: initial proposal evaluation (Phase I) identified the most qualified applicants, and subsequent negotiation via Request for Proposal N3943026Q5001 (Phase II) finalized pricing and terms for the awarded contract. The resulting agreement is formalized under solicitation number N3943026P5004, titled Navy Received Level Propagation Modeling Alignment Working Group, with the contract classified as an award notice issued on April 23, 2026. The work falls under NAICS code 541715 for scientific research and development services and is managed by the Naval Facilities Systems and Experimental Warfare Center, located in Port Hueneme, California. Primary point of contact for contract execution is Nicole Mendes, with secondary support provided by Ryan J. Kenniff, both representing the Department of Defense. Performance will take place in Port Hueneme, California, with no set-aside provisions applied, indicating full and open competition was maintained throughout the procurement.