The Diver Hull Imaging and Navigation System (DHINS) Master Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, administered by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), focuses on preproduction evaluation of technical data packages for underwater imaging and navigation systems. The contract vehicle supports technical assessment and initial development stages for advanced marine technological solutions, specifically targeting specialized marine navigation and imaging equipment. The master IDIQ was established to facilitate structured, multi-phase evaluation of complex marine technological systems with potential naval applications.
The available task orders under this IDIQ demonstrate a focus on preproduction evaluation (PPE), with two initial delivery orders totaling approximately $483,457 awarded in September 2011. Both task orders had consistent completion dates of December 28, 2011, indicating short-duration technical assessment projects. The orders utilized different pricing mechanisms: one cost-plus fixed fee ($343,788.47) and another firm fixed price ($139,669.00), suggesting flexibility in contract execution. Neither task order employed specific small business set-asides, and both were directly linked to the NAVSEA Indian Head division, which appears to be the primary contracting authority for this technical evaluation initiative. The contract's last ordering date extended to September 27, 2021, providing a decade-long window for potential additional task order competitions.