This is a definitive contract awarded by the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command to Arete Associates, doing business as Arete, for integration services supporting incremental upgrades, block upgrades, and future generations of the MK 18 family of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), additional UUVs, and remotely operated vehicles. The contract has a ceiling value of $42,257,897.53 and runs through June 30, 2026. It is a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, meaning the government will reimburse Arete's allowable costs and pay a predetermined fixed fee. There is no set-aside designation for this contract.
Arete Associates is an advanced science and engineering company that specializes in providing innovative sensing solutions for national security challenges. As the prime contractor, Arete will leverage its expertise in areas like sensor systems, optics, laser and imaging systems, autonomous systems, and signal processing to support the Navy's MK 18 UUV program. Key subcontractors include Ideal Instrument Co, Inc., Neil Brown Ocean Sensors, CTS Advanced Materials, LLC, and several other small businesses. This contract supports the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command's efforts to enhance the capabilities of the MK 18 UUV and related unmanned maritime systems.
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