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Operational Utility Assessment & Field Testing

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Federal

Response Deadline11/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for the Office of Naval Research involves the demonstration and evaluation of operational effectiveness for communications technologies developed by prime contractors. The selected provider will execute field experiments and tests within simulated naval environments, utilizing specialized tools for data collection and analysis while adhering to Gold Standard Science requirements under EO 14303. Key deliverables include an Operational Utility Assessment Plan and comprehensive final evaluation reports. The project is categorized under NAICS code 541330 and is associated with the Department of Defense. Performance will take place in Arlington, Virginia. The solicitation was posted on June 16, 2026, with a response deadline of November 16, 2026.

General Info

ONR subcontract for testing communications technologies and operational effectiveness in Arlington, Virginia.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Office Of Naval Research

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

Arlington, VA, 22203, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N0001426SBC11.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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FY27 Communications and Networking Applied Research Announcement for Office of Naval Research

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Timeline

PostedJun 16

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Response DeadlineNov 16

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11/16/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 20 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Office Of Naval Research

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Office Of Naval Research

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Performs demonstration and evaluation of operational effectiveness for communications technologies for prime contractors on Office of Naval Research (ONR) projects. Executes field experiments and tests in simulated naval environments using specialized data collection and analysis tools. Adheres to Gold Standard Science (EO 14303). Delivers an Operational Utility Assessment Plan and final evaluation reports.

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