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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on August 22, 2018. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS FOR DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (DSP) and SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

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N00173-16-R-EB05Federal

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Solicitation N00173-16-R-EB05 is a negotiated procurement for research and development efforts focused on digital signal processing (DSP) and software development for the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Electronic Warfare programs. The award was made to Space Ground System Solutions, Inc. (SGSS). The scope of work includes RF ADC hardware integration, DSP and electronic support software development, GUI and process control development, and software validation, verification, and configuration management. Technical tasks involve the use of COREFIRE, FPGA-based algorithms, and integration with Wildstar and other COTS platforms, with a specific emphasis on high-throughput emitter processing and SEWIP-related capabilities. Additionally, the effort covers the development, modification, and upgrade of software and firmware for ESM systems and subsystems, including projects such as Cadre/New Platform ELINT, Medusa, multi-platform geolocation, JSEI, and AN/SLQ-32 V6 analysis. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541715 and utilizes product service code AC62. Security requirements are stringent, requiring a Top Secret facility clearance and adherence to DD Form 254 specifications for Electronic Support Measures (EMS) Branch support services. Key personnel requirements include a DSP Engineer and two Senior Software Engineers with specific expertise in MATLAB, Visual C++, and real-time processing. The procurement structure includes CLIN pricing for labor, other direct costs, and data deliverables, with an estimated cost plus fixed fee of 200,000 dollars. Deliverables are managed via DD Form 1423, requiring monthly progress and status reports and contractor summary technical reports. Performance is conducted at NRL sites in Washington, DC, subject to specific on-site contractor requirements regarding access, security, and personnel compliance.

General Info

Contract Value

$0

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Naval Research Laboratory, WASHINGTON, DC, 20375, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Award Issued Date

Documents

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06_ATTACHMENT_16-R-EB05_COST_WORKBOOK

XLSX, High priority: read this first5 pages · cost-workbook
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Attachment 01 – Statement of Work for DSP and Software Development

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Attachment 04 – Requirements for On-Site Contractors

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Attachment 05 - Task Order SOW for ESM Systems/Subsystems

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Exhibit A - DD1423 Data Item Requirements

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N00173-16-R-EB05 Amendment 0001

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N00173-16-R-EB05 Attachment 03 Key Personnel Qualifications

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N00173-16-R-EB05 Solicitation/Contract Form 33 with SOW and CLINs

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NOO173-16-R-EB05 DD Form 254 Security Classification Specification

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Attachment 09 – Past Performance Questionnaire (NRL R&D Solicitation)

PDF, Low priority5 pages · past-performance
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Attachment 16-R-EB05 Subcontractor Cost Workbook

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N00173-16-R-EB05 Attachment 08 Past Performance Information

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N00173-16-R-EB05 Q&A No. 01

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
Contacts
Kristopher J. RamseyContract Specialist
Leigh KellstromContracting Officer

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