Submarine Tactical Oceanography Training

The contract awards submarine tactical oceanography training services to Secret Squirrel, LLC on a sole-source basis under FAR 12.102(a), with the sole justification being that no other vendor possesses the specialized capability to meet the precise operational requirements of the Naval Oceanographic Office at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. Performance is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026, under a one-year base period with four optional one-year extensions, potentially covering through June 30, 2030. All training must be delivered on-site to NP5 and NP3 civilian analysts and must align with submarine tactical operations, decision support systems, and the broader CNMOC mission, with the contractor responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, materials, and supervision. The requirement is funded under the O&MN appropriation for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, though no line-item pricing, cost estimates, or financial details are provided in the documentation. The contracting office is Navsup Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, with the performing location at John C. Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, and primary point of contact is Rachel Appleby. No competitive evaluation factors are applicable due to the non-competitive nature of the award, and no formal FAR clauses, inspection criteria, packaging requirements, invoicing instructions, or contracting officer representative details are specified. The contractor holds a CAGE code of 9YVB3, and while no socioeconomic status or small business designations are claimed, the work is inherently sensitive, implying that personnel must hold at least Secret clearance. The solicitation number is N0018926DL014, classified under NAICS 611430, with no set-aside applied, and no structured pricing, representations, certifications, or attachments are included in the available record.