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Research & Development (R&D) Services for the Naval Research Laboratory Space Sciences Division

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The Naval Research Laboratory is anticipating a full recompete for Research and Development services supporting its Space Sciences Division. The current contract, held by Technology Service Corp under award N0017322C6000, is valued at over 51 million dollars and is expected to conclude around November 4, 2026. Due to the nature of the research and development requirements, the procurement utilizes a cost plus fixed fee pricing structure. This upcoming opportunity is classified as a high-confidence full recompete and will be conducted through full and open competition after the exclusion of certain sources. The project falls under NAICS code 541715 and is managed by the Department of Defense in Washington, DC. Interested parties can coordinate with points of contact Sonya Diaz De Leon and Michael Reiners regarding this pre-forecasted requirement.

General Info

Naval Research Laboratory recompete for Space Sciences R&D services via open competition.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

DC, 203755320, USA

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NONE

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PostedMay 4

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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

Contacts

Sonya Diaz De Leon

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Michael Reiners

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Full Description

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Predicted recompete opportunity based on federal award data.
Current Contract: N0017322C6000 Incumbent: TECHNOLOGY SERVICE CORP Contract Value: $51,541,183.83 Potential End Date: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z Competition: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION AFTER EXCLUSION OF SOURCES Pricing: COST PLUS FIXED FEE Classification: full-recompete (Confidence: high - 90/100)
This contract was competitively procured. A cost-type contract was awarded as it was most appropriate for the R&D detailed within the Statement of Work.

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