Research, Development, Testing and Engineering for the Center for Corrosion Science

The NRL has a requirement for Research, Development, Testing and Engineering for the Center for Corrosion Science and Engineering in support of marine engineered systems with the natural environment. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Center for Corrosion Science and Engineering (CCSE), is responsible for a wide spectrum of RDT&E programs. The contractor shall provide research and engineering services in support of these basic task areas: Environmental Effects on Navy Materials, Corrosion Assessment, Protection and Mitigation, Marine Coatings Technology, Materials Properties, Technology Transfer, Software and Field Demonstration, and Experimental Design, Setup and Fabrication. The CCSE performs laboratory R&D programs and also provides fleet Test and Evaluation (T&E) support at command, intermediate maintenance and fleet field sites throughout the US. The principle place of contractor performance shall be the NRL Washington, DC site and at the NRL Marine Corrosion facility located in Key West, FL. Contributing support to Science and Technology (S&T) programs may also be at Navy sites including: DoD labs; San Diego, CA; Norfolk, VA; Puget Sound, WA; and Pearl Harbor, HI. Details regarding a possible site visit will be provided in Section L of the Solicitation. The government anticipates award to one offeror of two Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee term type contract(s); one classified and one unclassified. The expected period of performance for each is for 12 months with four (4) 12-month option periods, if exercised, and will consist largely of on-site support at the locations listed above. It is anticipated that the contractor shall provide, on a level-of-effort basis, 76,000 total hours for the base award and for each option, if exercised, of direct (contractor and subcontractor) labor for scientific, technical, engineering, and support hours. This is a follow-on to NRL Contract number N00173-07-C-2068, which was awarded to SAIC. NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and amendments to RFPs. Paper copies of the RFP will not be provided. This is not a solicitation. The actual closing date for proposals will be stated in the solicitation when issued. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Other business opportunities for NRL are available at our website http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm The Government does not intend to use FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.