Rapid Prototyping

The Rapid Prototyping contract, solicitation DN230006, is a total small business set-aside award issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren under the Department of Defense. The procurement supports a wide array of high-level agencies, including the U.S. Navy, United States Special Operations Command, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Justice. The scope of work focuses on design and fabrication, rapid prototyping, and rapid technology insertion through systems engineering research and analysis. Key technical areas include Joint Fires and Land Attack C4ISR, time critical targeting, space technology, satellite tracking systems, and global positioning systems applications, with specific efforts involving tactical systems such as BMS and AAV projects. The contract, awarded to Hart Technologies and JF Taylor, has a total value of 99,043,000 dollars, utilizing a combination of Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Firm Fixed Price CLINs. Performance is centered in Manassas, Virginia, and is managed by the Naval Sea Systems Command. The primary objectives involve the development of prototypes, hardware fabrication, and engineering design to meet rigorous technical requirements for the Department of the Navy and other supporting government entities.