R--Maintenance and Operation of the Narragansett Bay Shallow Water Test Facility (NBSWTF)

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport has a requirement for services for the maintenance and operation of the Narragansett Bay Shallow Water Test Facility (NBSWTF). The NBSWTF is a group of underwater ranges located in and offshore Narragansett Bay and includes a shore-based waterfront facility in Newport and a test facility on Gould Island. This is a bridge Contract intended to provide continuity of services previously provided under N66604-12-P-3331 awarded to Seaward Services Incorporated (Cage Code 43964). A firm fixed price, not to exceed type purchase order is anticipated. Total estimated Level of Effort is 3,400 man-hours. Service Contract Act (SCA) will be applicable if proposed SCA labor hours exceed 20% of total hours. Clearance to CONFIDENTIAL level is required. NAICS Code 541330, Size Standard is $35.5M. This requirement is unrestricted. Further details will be provided in Solicitation #N66604-13-Q-0077, which is anticipated to be released on or about 10/30/12. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/) to be eligible for award. Instructions for registration are available at the website. Award will be made on the basis of "Best Value". Evaluation criteria are Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price. When combined, Technical Approach and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price. Required period of performance is approximately date of award through 10 weeks and is estimated to begin on or about November 20, 2012, F.O.B. Destination Naval Station Newport; Newport, RI. For further information on this requirement contact Andrew Nagelhout at +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000, contact@example.gov.