N66001-26-R-0030 - Academic Research MAC

Solicitation N6600126R0030, titled Academic Research MAC Follow-on, is a negotiated request for proposal issued by the Department of Defense under the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. The primary objective of this contract is to secure academic research, theoretical analysis, and engineering services, including hardware and prototype deliverables, to support scientific projects at the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command and the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. The contract is structured with a five-year base period and includes specific provisions for pricing, minimum and maximum ordering limits, and travel reimbursement. The procurement process emphasizes a rigorous evaluation of organizational experience and past performance. Offerors are required to submit a detailed organizational experience matrix and reference information sheets covering government contract work performed since May 1, 2020. To ensure high quality and reliability, the agency utilizes a comprehensive contractor performance evaluation survey to rate potential providers on quality, schedule, cost control, management, and regulatory compliance. The solicitation was posted on August 27, 2026, with a response deadline of September 14, 2026, and is managed out of the San Diego, California office.