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N00140-05-R-1529Federal

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The contract seeks to procure services supporting the U.S. Naval Observatory in astronomical and astrophysical research and observations, specifically requiring expertise in astronomy, astronomical applications, Earth orientation, and precise time services. The contractor must have a strong understanding of both scientific and technological aspects related to these fields. The contract will begin with a base period from approximately October 1, 2005, through September 30, 2006, followed by four one-year option periods, potentially totaling nearly 50,000 man-hours over its duration. The contract type is expected to be a firm fixed price indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity agreement. Proposals will be evaluated with a greater emphasis on technical capability than cost, and interested offerors must submit both technical and cost proposals. The solicitation is expected to be released around July 21, 2005, and will be available electronically through Navy Electronic Commerce OnLine. Eligibility requires registration in both the Central Contractor Registration database and the Business Partner Network for completion of online certifications prior to proposal submission. Further inquiries can be directed to the designated Navy contact provided in the solicitation notice.

General Info

Procure expert astronomical, Earth orientation, and time services for U.S. Naval Observatory, firm fixed price.

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NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Various US NAVAL OBSERVATORY sites

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PostedJun 28

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Full Description

The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Norfolk, Contracting Department, Philadelphia Division intends to acquire on a full and open competitive basis services that will support the U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) in the areas of astronomical and astrophysical research and observations. Expertise in the following four project areas is required: Astronomy, Astronomical Applications, Earth Orientation and Time Service. The contractor shall be experienced in and cognizant of the scientific and technological aspects of astronomy, fundamental astronomy, Earth Orientation and precise timing. The solicitation shall contain a requirement for a base period of performance beginning o/a 1 Oct 2005 through 30 Sep 2006 with four (4) one year option periods. The estimated man-hours are 9,900 per year with a total estimate of 49,500 man-hours for the life of the contract, if all options are exercised. A firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity type contract is anticipated. Offerors shall be required to submit both cost and technical proposals. The Navy's evaluation of proposals will consider the offeror's technical proposal more important than the offeror's cost/price proposal. The applicable NAICS code is 541710. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by FISC Norfolk, Philadelphia Division. Upon its release the solicitation will be issued electronically and will be posted at Navy Electronic Commerce OnLine and can be found at www.neco.navy.mil. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be released o/a 21 July 2005. The closing date for the receipt of offers will be set forth in the RFP. Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be considered for award. See www.ccr.gov for further information and instructions. Further, offerors are required to go on-line to the Business Partner Network at http://orca.bpn.gov to complete their Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) prior to submittal of a proposal. For questions regarding this announcement please contact Kathleen Lockhart at +1 (555) 000-0000 or by email at contact@example.gov

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