Multichannel Digital Receiver and Exciter Plus Software and Firmware Upgrade
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking potential sources for a Multichannel Digital Receiver and Exciter Plus (McDREX+) software and firmware upgrade. The procurement aims to identify vendors capable of meeting technical specifications for advanced radar system enhancements, with a focus on capabilities like arbitrary waveform generation, wideband data offload, and synchronized transmit/receive functionality. Interested contractors must submit a comprehensive response by March 5, 2024, including detailed company information, technical capabilities, commerciality documentation, and past performance records. The evaluation will be conducted on a best-value and go/no-go basis, with contractors required to demonstrate how their proposed solution meets or exceeds the minimum technical requirements outlined in the attachment. Responses should be no more than 5 pages and emailed directly to the Contract Specialist, Elizabeth M. Maranto.
While this is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) and not a formal solicitation, NRL is exploring potential set-aside opportunities for small businesses, including veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses. The current McDREX system comprises 8 TX/RX channels with 1 GHz instantaneous bandwidth and a 0.5-18 GHz tunable frequency range, indicating a sophisticated technical environment for the upgrade. The procurement falls under the Engineering Services NAICS category (541330) and General Science & Technology R&D Services PSC category. No specific award value or budget range is currently disclosed, and the notice explicitly states that this research does not guarantee a contractual commitment. Contractors are advised that the government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in preparing responses to this market research initiative.
N0017325SSNEM01 Department of the Navy Secretary of the Navy Office of Naval Research
2/19/25, 12:21 PM U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program 25. 1 Solicitation
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is seeking innovative research and development proposals from small businesses across five specialized topic areas: fentanyl attribution forensics, NG911 data analysis, on-person screening tools, secure video communications, and biometric device interconnectivity. The solicitation, numbered 70RSAT25R00000005, invites small business concerns to submit proposals demonstrating technical merit, staff qualifications, and strong commercialization potential. Proposals must be submitted through the DHS SBIR Portal by January 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET, with technical questions due by January 6, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical approach, staff capabilities, potential for commercial success, and cost reasonableness. Firms must be registered in SAM.gov and the SBA Company Registry Database prior to submission, and those majority-owned by venture capital companies are ineligible.
This solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a particular emphasis on encouraging proposals from small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and socially/economically disadvantaged businesses. Phase I awards will be $175,000 over 5 months, with an estimated 15 awards to be made, while Phase II awards will range from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000 over 24-36 months. The place of performance is Washington, DC, with the expectation that two-thirds of the research work will be performed by the awarded firm. Phase I awardees will have the opportunity to compete for Phase II funding, with the program targeting approximately three awards per topic area. Proposals are valid for 180 days, and multiple submissions per topic are permitted, provided each proposal is submitted separately.
70RSAT25R00000005 Department of Homeland Security Office of Procurement Operations
12/19/24, 8:23 AM Safe Healthcare, Epidemiology, and Prevention Research Development (SHEPheRD) Program - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCZEID, DHQP)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seeks proposals through Solicitation 2021-R-71721 for the Safe Healthcare, Epidemiology, and Prevention Research Development Program. This multiple award IDIQ contract supports five domains of epidemiology and prevention research including healthcare-associated infections, antibiotic resistance, healthcare system preparedness, healthcare quality and patient safety, and healthcare-associated viral diseases. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, past performance, and project management approach, with technical quality as the most important factor. The period of performance is five years from September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2026, with a total ceiling of $99 million across task orders. Proposals are due by March 31, 2021.
There are no set-aside designations. Work will involve epidemiology and laboratory services, applied public health research and evaluation, medical consultation and clinical guidance, and training and organizational development support across the United States and in low- and middle-income countries. Sample task orders include surveillance system development, healthcare quality improvement initiatives, and infection prevention assessments. Pricing will be determined at the task order level under both firm fixed price and cost reimbursement contract line items. Domain 3 includes a small business subcontracting requirement.
2021-R-71721 Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of Acquisition Services
2/11/21, 3:16 PM Research & Development, Studies, Design and Engineering Services in Support of Remote Sensing Systems
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is seeking a contractor to provide scientific, technical, and engineering research and development services supporting its Remote Sensing Division through a cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) contract. The procurement focuses on multi-disciplinary services for developing and applying new remote sensing techniques across various platforms including ground-based, space-based, air-based, and surface/subsurface sensors. Primary research areas include spectral imaging, passive microwave sensing, synthetic aperture radar, astronomy, space domain awareness, and artificial intelligence applications in remote sensing. Technical evaluation will prioritize Technical Capability as the most important factor, followed by Past Performance, Small Business Participation, and Cost considerations. Proposals are due by March 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST and must be submitted electronically via DoDSAFE.
This is a total small business set-aside contract, with the current incumbent being Computational Physics, Inc. The contract will have a five-year period of performance with a total level of effort estimated at 129,125 hours, primarily conducted at two locations: Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC (80%) and the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer in Flagstaff, AZ (20%). All personnel must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining SECRET security clearance, with key personnel positions including Research Scientists, a Scientific Programmer, and an IT Professional. The solicitation requires specific qualifications, including advanced degrees and extensive experience in remote sensing technologies, programming, and scientific instrumentation. Contractors must be prepared to support concept design, feasibility studies, equipment testing, data analysis, and algorithm development across a comprehensive range of scientific and engineering disciplines.
N00173-25-R-0004 Department of the Navy Secretary of the Navy Office of Naval Research
2/5/25, 2:34 PM NAWCTSD R&D Broad Agency Announcement
The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division seeks research proposals through January 25, 2026 in areas related to simulation and training technology via its Broad Agency Announcement number N6134021R0045. Areas of interest include training methodology, simulation systems, computer applications, and STEM education. Proposals for fundamental research exploring innovative training techniques will be evaluated based on scientific and technical merit, contribution to Navy programs, cost, and offeror qualifications.
There is no set-aside designation for this requirement. Research areas align under NAICS code 541715 for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences and PSC code R425 for simulation/training devices. Awards will be made for periods of up to five years for proposals demonstrating relevance to naval training systems and high scientific merit according to the criteria outlined in the solicitation documents. Budgets and award values will vary depending on the nature and scope of work proposed.
N61340-21-R-0045 Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command
1/26/21, 12:36 PM