Sole Source to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute for Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Resilience In-Water Test Support per attachments

The contract is a sole source agreement awarded to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute to provide support for in-water resilience testing of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles. The solicitation, issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center under the Department of Defense, specifically seeks services related to ensuring the operational durability of underwater vehicle systems in realistic aquatic environments. The NAICS code assigned to this contract is 541330, which corresponds to engineering services, reflecting the technical nature of the work involved. Responses to the request for quotes must be submitted by June 4, 2026, and should include a capabilities statement, proof of past performance on similar projects, and a valid cage code. Although designated as a sole source, all quotes received by the deadline will be reviewed. The performance location is Panama City Beach, Florida, where the Naval Surface Warfare Center office managing the contract is based. Primary and secondary points of contact have been designated for vendor communication, ensuring clear and direct coordination throughout the procurement process.