SPECIAL PROJECTS IN ELECTRO-MAGNETICS TRANSMISSIONS

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking a contractor to provide scientific, engineering, technical, and analytical support for a broad range of research activities focused on advancements in computer science, networking, and communications. These efforts aim to enhance information superiority and distributed network capabilities critical to Naval warfare missions such as the Global War On Terrorism, homeland defense, and conventional campaigns. The research covers four primary areas: communications and network technology, assured computing, information processing and dissemination, and intelligent autonomous systems. Work will involve support for both unclassified and classified tasks, with assignments potentially requiring clearance up to Top Secret/SCI, and foreign nationals must obtain government approval to work on unclassified tasks. Performance will be conducted on-site and off-site as needed. This requirement is publicly competed under a Full and Open Competitive process, with an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract structure anticipated. Orders will be delivered on a Cost Plus Fixed Fee basis, with a performance window of up to five years from the award date. The solicitation is available exclusively through Electronic Commerce, with no paper copies distributed. The contract will be DO rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), emphasizing its priority for defense needs. Interested parties may submit proposals or bids remotely, and inquiries must be directed to the designated Contract Specialist at least seven business days prior to the solicitation's response deadline. The project is identified under the title "SPECIAL PROJECTS IN ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSMISSIONS" with solicitation number N00173-10-R-JR12 and falls under NAICS code 541712.