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The contract solicitation N00173-17-R-RE01, issued by the Naval Research Laboratory under the Department of Defense, replaces the previous solicitation N00173-16-R-LO02 and focuses on research and development services related to chemical, material, sensor, and systems development. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA guidelines (FAR 19.5), with its primary NAICS code identified as 541712, which pertains to research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The contract will be performed in Washington, DC, at the Naval Research Laboratory’s office, and seeks qualified small businesses to provide specialized R&D support. The solicitation was initially posted on October 28, 2016, and it aims to foster innovation and technical advancement in the department’s materials and sensor systems. Interested parties can contact Contract Specialists Lorenza Barnes and Constance Reedus for further details. The official contract notice and documentation are accessible through the government’s contracting portal.

General Info

Naval Research Laboratory seeks small business for R&D in chemical, materials, sensors, and systems.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

NAICS

541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

455 Overlook Ave, SW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20375, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

2

16-R-LO02 SOW - R&D Services for Chemical/Materials R&D and Sensors/Systems Development

sow

High

SolicitationN0017316RLO026V3.pdf

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedDec 22

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Notice updatedApr 8

Response deadline changed from Jan 5, 2016 to May 7, 2016. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedApr 13

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedApr 13

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedOct 28

The response deadline was removed. The notice description changed.

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Lorenza BarnesContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Constance ReedusContract Specialist

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Please note, Solicitation N00173-17-R-RE01 has been issued on 28 October, 2016 to replace N00173-16-R-LO02.

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