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United States Naval Observatory- Scientific Research Support Services

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N0018925Q0204Federal

Submission Closed04/29/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

Solicitation N0018925Q0204 is a request for quote issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk for a single-award, Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contract. The contract provides scientific research support services for the United States Naval Observatory in Washington, DC, focusing on technical support and research analysis in the fields of physics, astronomy, and engineering. The scope of work includes labor categories for astronomers, atomic clock and particle physicists, and electrical or mechanical optics engineers. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541715. The period of performance spans from June 1, 2025, through May 30, 2030, with an additional option period extending to December 31, 2030. The total contract value is estimated up to 6,900,855.08 dollars, with a five-year ordering ceiling of 6,222,632.15 dollars. Proposals must be submitted in a three-volume format covering facility clearance, technical capabilities, past performance, and pricing. Following several amendments, the final deadline for proposal submission is April 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Norfolk

Contract Value

$29,536

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20392, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Award Issued Date

05/14/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Attachment I - Pricing Spreadsheet

8 pages · specifications

High

N0018925Q0204 Amendment 0001

2 pages · amendment

High

N0018925Q0204 Amendment 0003

7 pages · amendment

High

N0018925Q0204 Amendment 0004

2 pages · amendment

High

N0018925Q0204 Amendment 02

9 pages · amendment

High

Solicitation N0018925Q0204 - Applicable Clauses and Provisions

rfq

High

Solicitation N0018925Q0204 - Scientific Research Support Services

rfq

High

Attachment III - Past Performance Report Form

3 pages · past-performance

Low

Attachment V - DD254

other

Low

Past Performance Information Form

1 page · past-performance

Low

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Timeline

4 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedApr 7

Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedApr 15

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedApr 15

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Deadline changedApr 21

Response deadline changed from Apr 22, 2025 to Apr 25, 2025.

Deadline changedApr 25

Response deadline changed from Apr 25, 2025 to Apr 29, 2025.

AwardedMay 14

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

04/29/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Norfolk

Contacts1 person available

OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Norfolk

Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

Contacts

Cody Witz

contact@example.gov

Full Description

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number N0018925Q0204 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-02 (effective 03 January 2025) and DFARS Publication Notice 20250117 (effective 17 January 2025). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars The associated North American Industrial Classification System NAICS code is 541715 and the Small Business Standard is 1000 (# of employees). The applicable PSC is R405. The proposed contract action is for commercial services for which the Government intends to solicit and award a single-award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity type contract with Firm, Fixed-Price (FFP) provisions for the acquisition of Scientific Research Support services for the US Naval Observatory. The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing required services. Period of Performance: CLIN 0001: 01 June 2025 - 30 May 2030 CLIN 0002: 01 June 2025 - 30 May 2030 CLIN 1001: 01 June 2030 - 31 December 2030 CLIN 1002: 01 June 2030 - 31 December 2030 Place of Performance: United States Naval Observatory 3450 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington DC, 20392-5420 List of Attachments: I: Pricing Spreadsheet II: Applicable Clauses and Provisions III: Past Performance Report Form IV: Past Performance Information Form V: DD254 This announcement will close 22 April 2025. Proposals shall be submitted to Caitlin King at contact@example.gov and Cody Witz at contact@example.gov NO LATER THAN the closing date of the solicitation. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Please refer to the full List of Clauses and Provisions for instructions to offerors and evaluation criteria.