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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Ocean Floor Mapping (USV)

This is a new requirement.

The NAICS code for this solicitation is 541330 (Exception 3) for Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture.

The size standard is $47,000,000.00.

Note: The Ordering period is TBD as the anticipated started date is 08/01/2026; however, the ordering period may begin sooner.

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Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

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Allowed Per Order Minimum: 10,000.00 Dollars, U.S.

Maximum: 40,000,000.00 Dollars, U.S.

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Maximum: 40,000,000.00 Dollars, U.S.

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High-resolution Ocean Floor Mapping Services IAW Performance Work Statement (PWS)

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE

(NAVOCEANO)

OCEAN FLOOR MAPPING WITH LONG-ENDURANCE UNMANNED SYSTEMS

May 11, 2026

1.0 BACKGROUND:

The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) collects, processes, and databases a wide variety of high resolution, ocean floor mapping data.

While a primary purpose is to support Safety of Navigation (SoN) for Fleet operations, the data are also utilized in a variety of other products that provide improved situation awareness for the Fleet.

The US Navy has a need globally for additional ocean floor mapping data in many ocean regions but does not possess the capacity to collect this information in a timely manner using the current portfolio of survey platforms. This request aims to enhance mission effectiveness by shifting tasks traditionally performed by government-owned, manned platforms, to obtain services that incorporate contractor-owned long-endurance Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV).

2.0 OBJECTIVE:

The objective is to enhance operational efficiency and personnel safety by employing a Contractor-provided autonomous maritime solution for hydrographic data collection. The Contractor shall use a USV, equipped with a multibeam sonar system to gather and manage a minimum of 2000 linear nautical miles of International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) Order 1a compliant survey data per month. This data must be protected with end-to-end encryption. The system must also provide a remote interface over the Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) for real-time monitoring and interaction by NAVOCEANO Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

3.0 SCOPE:

The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive, contractor-owned, contractor-operated, government augmented (COCOGA) service using long-endurance USV to perform high-resolution ocean floor mapping. The primary goal is to increase the volume of quality hydrographic information in diverse and remote maritime environments, reduce operational risk to personnel, and enhance overall mission effectiveness. The contractor must have current capability and experience to conduct long-endurance USV survey operations in all mission profiles described in section 3.1:

3.1 Mission profiles

3.1.1 Bathymetric Survey (200m to full ocean depth)

3.1.2 Seamount Survey (vessel draft to ~4000m)

3.2 Operating Model: Contractor Owned, Contractor Operated, Government Augmented

(COCOGA)

3.2.1 The contractor provides all equipment required for the execution of mission requirements.

3.2.2 The contractor provides preventative and emergent maintenance for all equipment required for the execution of mission requirements.

3.2.3 The contractor is responsible for all coordination associated with survey operations.

3.2.4 The contractor is responsible for planning and executing all logistical, regulatory, and operational coordination required for the successful completion of survey operations. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

3.2.4.1 Arranging for all port services, pier support, customs, and resupply.

3.2.4.2 Ensuring compliance with all applicable international maritime law, flag state regulations, and local authorities.

3.2.4.3 Deconflicting survey plans with other maritime traffic.

3.2.4.4 Serving as the primary liaison with all third-party entities necessary to conduct survey operations.

3.2.5 The contractor is responsible for all safe mobilization, integration, mission planning and daily operations.

3.2.6 The contractor is responsible for processing the resultant data to meet mission requirements and delivering said data in a timely manner.

3.2.7 Government Augmented tasks may include government participation during planning and execution phases.

3.2.8 Government Augmented tasks may include government performing all data processing.

3.2.9 The specific roles and responsibilities, including the extent of Government augmentation for any given mission, will be defined and mutually agreed upon during the Preliminary Mission Review (PMR) and documented in the Plan of Action (POA).

The briefing materials for this review shall be delivered in accordance with CDRL A003.

4.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance associated with this PWS shall be for a 24-month ordering period.

5.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

5.1 Geographic Location (OPAREA)

The primary Operational Area (OPAREA) encompasses the international waters of the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean Basins, well beyond U.S.

territorial boundaries. Operations may occur across diverse maritime environments, ranging from high-latitude regions to equatorial waters. The Contractor must ensure all deployed assets are configured to operate in the varying sea states, thermal gradients, and atmospheric conditions characteristic of these oceanic basins. Specific mission locations will be identified by the Government at the Task Order level.

5.2 Remote Service Delivery

While physical data collection occurs at sea, the performance of the service (mission management, piloting, and data delivery) is conducted remotely.

The Government shall access all mission outputs via a secure online platform provided by the Contractor, maintaining near-real-time capability for mission monitoring and data transmission throughout the performance period.

5.3 Areas of Interest (AOI) & Duration

For each task mission, the Government will designate specific Areas of Interest (AOIs), estimated to encompass approximately 100 nm. The specific geographic coordinates and Mission Start Dates will be mutually agreed upon under separate cover. The performance period for each individual survey task mission is estimated to be no less than 25 days.

6.0 TASKS REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall provide the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) with collection of high quality, accurate, and timely data by use of USVs to support various functions, provide greater agility, effectiveness, and efficiency in meeting the demands of fast-changing and complex environments. The Contractor shall provide NAVOCEANO proof of the ability to collect within the parameters of the effort referenced herein. The Contractor is responsible for providing all means to fulfill this requirement.

6.1 Survey Administration:

6.1.1 The Contractor shall only provide NAVOCEANO access to comprehensive data repository that includes real-time and historical maritime data collected by USVs during period of performance.

6.1.1.1 Government supplied information and the information developed under this performance work statement will be Unclassified.

6.1.1.2 All information, products delivered, or services performed may not be disclosed by any means unless stated in this document. The Contractor shall protect the information with administrative controls and protect from public or other unauthorized disclosure. This includes protection from unauthorized disclosure in compliance with all applicable executive orders, statutes, and regulations.

6.1.2 To ensure compliance, all data collection methods and survey planning will be consistent with accepted commercial hydrographic surveying practices. Furthermore, the collection of bathymetric data is required to meet the specific criteria for Order 1a (uncertainty, feature search, and coverage) as outlined in IHO Special Publication 44, Edition 6.2.0.

6.1.3 Data collection methods and survey plan shall be provided to NAVOCEANO Subject Matter Expert (SME) at Preliminary Mission Review (PMR). Contractor shall provide planned procedures to minimize positional errors. COR will document agreed upon Plan of Action (POA) and provide to all parties within 5 business days of meeting.

6.1.4 Contractor shall provide a Report of Survey (ROS) generated at the completion of the mission survey. The Report of Survey shall be delivered in accordance with CDRL A005. The ROS shall include basic information on deliverables, including the following: survey dates, asset identifiers, equipment models and identifiers, datum information, system configuration, offset, and calibration / patch test information, linear nautical miles (LNM), and of transit, and all other relevant metadata.

6.1.6 The Contractor shall prepare the USV with the necessary sensors to perform the designated mission profile collection within 60 days after task order award and prove successfully tested capability prior to their survey start date as assigned by the SME at kickoff survey planning meeting.

6.1.7 The Contractor shall provide a Vessel Test and Configuration Report including geometric survey of sensor offsets, collection and, when applicable, processing of angular offsets, and equipment manufacturer, model, and serial number information within 72 Hours after testing completion for every survey operation. The Vessel Test & Configuration Report shall be delivered in accordance with CDRL A008.

6.1.8 The Contractor shall provide its own supporting shore facilities, office space, pier support and supporting vessels necessary for its own operations and include all associated costs in the total task order price.

6.2 Survey Data Collection:

6.2.1 The vessel needs to be capable of safely conducting deep ocean surveys for a minimum duration of 25 days. The data must be evaluated near real time (NRT) to ensure accuracy and relevance. The configuration of specific survey hardware aboard the USV shall be reviewed and approved by NAVOCEANO during pre-testing period following contract award and before survey execution. This is initially documented within operational plan during PMR. Any changes to the initial operational plan shall be communicated to the Contracting Officer and COR immediately and documented in Vessel Test and Configuration Report. No changes to the task order shall be made without prior authorization from the Contracting Officer. The Vessel Test & Configuration Report shall be delivered in accordance with CDRL A008.

6.2.2 The collection system shall consist of integrated hull mounted multibeam sonar system , defined as a deep-water multibeam echosounder capable of achieving IHO Order 1a bathymetric uncertainty standards across the full specified depth range (per Section 3.1)., vessel position and attitude system, global satellite-based augmentation system (GSBAS) capable of providing real-time horizontal and vertical accuracies at sub-decimeter level, sea surface sound speed sensor co-located near the face of the multibeam transducer, as well as supporting oceanographic sensors to map sound velocity profile at depth. The collection system shall be operational such that resultant bathymetric depth uncertainties are compliant with IHO Order 1a standards.

6.2.3 Bathymetric coverage density shall support the generation of Bathymetric Attributed Grids (BAG). At least 95% of all grid nodes must be able to populate at a min. 5 valid soundings.

6.2.4 The contractor shall take immediate action to correct any surveyequipment issues. When immediate correction cannot be achieved, the contractor shall promptly notify the Government and submit a remedy plan within one business day.

6.2.5 Vessel capability should be in compliance with Coast Guard regulations for Unmanned Vessels underway.

6.2.6 Contractor should identify and document interference sources to optimize best practical data collection as per established requirements.

6.2.7 Under any business structure if a vessel requires emergency service, the Government will not incur additional charges for the associated downtime. This includes scenarios such as transit to port, service days in port, and transit days back to the operational area (OPAREA). The Contractor shall provide a remedy plan to the Government immediately to ensure the situation does not result in mission delay.

6.2.8 In the event of unforeseen weather conditions or uncontrollable incidents, the Contractor may be granted an extension of survey days at no additional cost to the Government, provided the Contractor submits written notification the Contracting Officer (CO) and the COR within one business day. The CO will issue a written response to both Contractor and COR indicating whether the extension is granted.

6.3 Data Quality:

The Contractor's performance will be measured by their ability to deliver a minimum of 2000 linear nautical miles of IHO compliant bathymetric data per month that has been verified by the Government. This metric confirms that the monthly mileage target is met with high-quality data collection and applies to all data gathered throughout the entire mission profile. This plan shall be delivered in accordance with CDRL A006.

6.3.1 The Contractor shall implement quality control measures to ensure data integrity by meeting the specified IHO collection standards. The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control Plan to the NAVOCEANO Mission Team for approval no later than 30 days after task order award and when change occurs. This plan shall be delivered in accordance with

CDRL A001.

6.3.1.1 The Contractor shall utilize standard processes based on industry best practices wherever applicable

6.3.1.2 The Contractor shall provide services in a format that is compatible with NAVOCEANO survey requirements as specified in Section 6.1 through 6.3.

6.4 Timeliness:

The Contractor shall ensure that system remains in compliance and available to NAVOCEANO within specified timeframes of the Deliverables Schedule.

6.5 Customer Support:

The Contractor shall provide responsive and knowledgeable customer support to address any issues or questions related to data access and usage. The Contractor shall offer customer support to assist with secure online platform, data access, and usage 24 hours a day/7-days a week. The online platform must be consistently maintained and deliver high reliability, with minimal downtime in line with commercial-grade standards.

6.6 Project Management:

The Contractor shall assign a Project Manager (PM) to act as the single primary interface with NAVOCEANO SME. The PM specifically has the responsibility of engaging with NAVOCEANO on all matters pertaining to this Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Survey Administration efforts as described above. The Contractor shall designate this person and an alternate in writing to the contracting officer and NAVOCEANO Mission Team within 10 days of contract execution. The Project manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. In the event of a change, NAVOCEANO Mission Team should be notified within 48 hours.

6.7 Task Order Management (Task Order Awardee Only):

6.7.1 The Contractor shall provide a Point of Contact (POC) who shall be responsible for invoices, quarterly review meetings, and any administrative actions in regard to the contract. The Contractor shall designate this person and an alternate in writing to the contracting officer within 10 days of task order execution. Acting as a single point of contact for the Government, the POC or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily administration of this contract.

6.7.2 The Contractor shall sponsor Quarterly Project Review (QPR) to monitor task order performance and discuss any issues that the Contractor and/or NAVOCEANO are experiencing with the project referenced herein with the NAVOCEANO Mission Team. The briefing materials for this review shall be delivered in accordance with CDRL A004.

NAVOCEANO will schedule this review; submit a suggested agenda to the Contractor who shall be responsible for all briefing slides and materials.

6.7.3 The Contractor shall support other NAVOCEANO briefings and meetings as applicable by providing feedback and documentation/numbers/metrics concerning any efforts. NAVOCEANO will provide written request in a timely manner if this occurs.

6.8 Data Security (Unclassified)

6.8.1 The Contractor shall ensure the proper functionality of the solution by providing all necessary software, including any third-party dependencies required for operation during PMR.

6.8.2 Contractor must ensure all included software is compatible with existing systems. The Software Inventory Document shall be delivered in accordance with CDRL A008.

6.8.3 The Contractor shall safeguard data at rest and data in transit by implementing appropriate controls to reduce risk of unauthorized access.

6.9 Base Level Data Types and Format Constraints

The service must be capable of delivering the following data types in the specified formats:

6.9.1 Raw Sensor Data:

6.9.1.1 Multibeam Bathymetry (seafloor backscatter and water column backscatter) in its raw sensor format (e.g., Kongsberg .kmall or equivalent).

6.9.1.2 Sub-bottom profile data in its raw sensor format

6.9.1.3 Ancillary sensor data (sound speed, GNSS observables, motion/attitude) in its raw format.

6.9.2 Processed Data and Products

6.9.2.1 A complete CARIS Project folder containing all processed data, cleaning logs, and supporting files.

6.9.2.2 Final hydrographic surfaces, delivered as both Bathymetric Attributed Grids (BAG) and CARIS Surface (CSAR) files.

6.9.2.3 Sub-bottom profile data in Society of Exploration Geophysicists Y (SEGY) data format

6.9.2.4 Logs and Metadata:

6.9.2.4.1 Report of Survey (ROS) in PDF format.

6.9.2.4.2 Daily collection and watchstander logs.

6.9.2.4.3 Sound Velocity Profile (SVP) data logs.

6.9.2.4.4 Vessel configuration report detailing sensor offsets and equipment.

6.9.2.4.5 A summary file detailing the count of all multibeam files collected.

6.9.3 Data Repository Updates:

The Contractor shall maintain and update the data repository regularly to ensure accuracy, relevance, and integrity of stored information.

6.10 Cyber Incident Reporting:

Upon discovery of a cyber incident involving any data collection, the performer shall take immediate steps to mitigate any further loss or compromise. The performer shall notify NAVOCEANO immediately. The performer shall preserve and protect images of all known affected information systems and all relevant monitoring/packet capture data for at least 90 days from reporting the cyber incident to enable NAVOCEANO to assess the cyber incident. The performer agrees to rapidly implement security measures as recommended by NAVOCEANO and to provide to NAVOCEANO any additionally requested information to help the Parties resolve the cyber incident and to prevent future cyber incidents.

6.11 Software Inventory & Documentation (Task Order Awardee Only):

The Contractor shall deliver a comprehensive Software Inventory Document (or Software Bill of Materials) detailing all software and third-party components utilized within the solution upon delivery. The Software Inventory Document shall be delivered in accordance with CDRL A008.

6.11.1 Update & Reporting Requirements:

The Contractor shall update the Software Inventory Document upon request and provide periodic reports in the following instances:

Major software upgrades.

Identification of a software issue.

Occurrence of an incident affecting software integrity.

6.11.2 Security & Compliance:

If the software is subject to cybersecurity or regulatory standards, the Contractor shall provide documentation verifying compliance, including security patching and vulnerability management measures.

7.0 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS:

7.1 All Contractor personnel conducting work associated with this effort shall have, at a minimum, the combination of education and experience required to qualify for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) General Schedule Qualifications Standard, is a study in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to one of the majors forementioned that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

7.2 All Contractor personnel associated with this contract shall be a US citizen with National Trust credentials.

8.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENT:

The overall classification of this contract is Unclassified. Contractor does not require access to classification information in the performance of this contract. All contract personnel shall comply with the directives and policies established in 2 CFR Part 117 "National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual", DoD Instruction 5200.48 (Controlled Unclassified Information) and SECNAVINST 5510.36B "Department of the Navy (DoN) Information Security Program." The Contractor does not require access to U.S. Government Information Technology (IT) systems.

The scope of the contract will be limited to Unclassified.

All information, products delivered, or services performed may not be disclosed by any means without prior approval of the authorized SME /TCOR. All collected data within the specified areas are restricted to Department of Defense and U.S DOD Contractors only identified to this contract.

Contractor shall protect DoD sensitive unclassified data regardless of the location or ownership of the transport media, including, but not limited to Contractor owned/leased mobile computing devices and removable storage media. Contractor shall comply with all current information assurance and information security policies, procedures, and statutes applicable to DoD information technology, including the July 3, 2007 DoD CIO Policy Memorandum on Encryption of Sensitive Unclassified Data at Rest on Mobile Computing Devices and Removable Storage Media.

The Contractor shall mark the data, products, reports, and transfer media properly.

9.0 POST AWARD CONFERENCE REQUIREMENT: (Task Order Awardees)

9.1 A NAVOCEANO survey planning Kickoff Meeting will be held by the NAVOCEANO Mission Team within two weeks of contract award. Contractor representatives are required to attend this meeting to discuss, identify, and document survey logistics and planning. Participation from the NAVOCEANO Mission Team, including the Contract Officer Representative (COR) and/or

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), is required for survey planning and data collection for each Area of Interest (AOI). The Contractor shall be available for all necessary meetings and teleconferences to address production and technical issues, coordinated with the

NAVOCEANO Mission Team. NAVOCEANO Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will also be available for teleconferences to discuss production and technical issues and will provide guidance and coordination during platform deployment as needed.

9.1.1 The Contractor must provide all required training, certifications, and proof of National Trust documentation to NAVOCEANO prior to Kickoff Meeting.

9.1.2 Data Storage Infrastructure documentation with technical details and physical locations shall be provided by Contractor within 15 days of task order execution and 15 days prior to any change occurrence.

9.2 The Contractor shall host a Preliminary Mission Review (PMR) no later than 15 days prior to initiation of a respective mission, so as to troubleshoot and mitigate risk, ensuring the probability that a respective mission will result in operational success.

The Contractor shall assess the feasibility of surveying in the Operating Area (OPAREA) and present those findings and/or recommendations during the PMR. The documents and briefing materials for this review shall be delivered in accordance with

CDRL A003.

9.3 The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity. The contracting officer and the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings, the contracting officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems experiencing, if any. The Government or the Contractor, as applicable, shall take appropriate action to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

10.0 TRAVEL:

All meetings will be conducted virtually with NAVOCEANO personnel. Government-funded travel is not authorized under this contract.

11.0 DATA DELIVERABLES : Provided per mission, submitted with the Report of Survey (ROS).This shall be delivered in accordance with CDRL A007.

11.1 Survey Data Deliverables:

11.1.1 Multibeam sonar in raw proprietary sensor formats, to include bathymetry, seafloor backscatter and water column backscatter

11.1.2 Sub-Bottom Profile data in raw sensor format

11.1.3 Oceanographic profile data in raw sensor format

11.1.4 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data in raw format

11.1.5 Vessel motion / attitude data in raw proprietary format

11.1.6 Collection / watchstander logs

11.1.7 Report of Survey (includes mission impacts from equipment maintenance, weather or any other outside influence, how they calculated uncertainty, vessel offsets, calibration data, etc...)

11.2 Processed Data Deliverables

11.2.1 Processed multibeam data (bathymetry, seafloor backscatter and water column backscatter)

11.2.2 Sub-bottom profile data in SEGY data format

11.2.3 Oceanographic profile data in processed format

11.2.4 GNSS data in *.rnx (RINEX Format)

11.2.5 Final Production Surface (Grid) in a *.CSAR and *.BAG processed format

11.2.6 Data Processing Logs

11.2.7 Detailed list of production software utilized, to include software versions.

12.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT (GFE) AND GOVERNMENT PROVIDED FACILITIES:

12.1 No GFE will be provided by NAVOCEANO under this contract. Government furnished resources provided at time of task order include the following:

12.1.1 Survey planning resources

12.1.2 Survey technical specifications

12.1.3 Survey documentation templates

12.1.4 Designated NAVOCEANO Mission Team to provide requirement familiarization and to participate in project efforts as REMOTE Mission system operator during Government Augmented operations

12.1.5 Identification of NAVOCEANO SME, TPOC, and COR.

13.0 PRIVACY ACT COMPLIANCE

Contractor may be in contact with data subject to the Privacy Act (Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552.a).

Reports and data will be identified and safeguarded accordingly. Agency procedures shall be followed. The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees assigned to this task are briefed annually on properly identifying and handling privacy act data/information.

14.0 DATA RIGHTS AND OWNERSHIP

14.1 Government Rights: The U.S. Government (NAVOCEANO) shall have Unlimited Rights to all data collected, generated, or processed under this service. This includes, but is not limited to, raw sensor data, intermediate processed data, final data products, and all associated metadata.

14.2 Prohibition on Release: The contractor is strictly prohibited from releasing, sharing, publishing, or otherwise distributing any data acquired or generated during this service to any third party. All data is for the exclusive use of NAVOCEANO.

14.3 The Government intends to retain unlimited rights to all software, documentation, and data produced in performing this PWS.

15.0 GENERAL/ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:

15.1 Identification Requirement:

All Contractor personnel performing under this statement of work shall identify themselves as a Contractor employee to avoid creating any impression that they are Government officials. Such identification shall be made in all meetings attended, when answering Government telephones, in all e-mails, and when working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

15.2 Statement of Non-Personal Service:

The Contractor employees performing services under this contract will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the Contractor. Contractor management shall ensure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the PWS.

Contractor employees shall perform their duties independently, under the supervision of, an appointed Government official. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in this contract shall not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in Contractor employees creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to

Federal employees, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) The Government shall control access to thehttps://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far.

facilities and shall perform the inspection and acceptance of completed work.

16.0 Service Contract Reporting (SCR) (NMCARS 5237.102-90)

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Services Contract Reporting (SCR) requirements apply to this contract. The contractor shall report required SCR data fields using the SCR section of the System for Award Management (SAM) at following web address: https://sam.gov/SAM/.

Requirements The Contractor shall provide a comprehensive, contractor-owned, contractor-operated, government augmented (COCOGA) service using long-endurance USV to perform high-resolution ocean floor mapping.

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Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: See Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Acceptance/inspection criteria.

DoDAAC: N62306 CountryCode: USA

NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE

1002 BALCH BOULEVARD, STENNIS SPACE CENTER MS 39522-5001

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MS 39522-5001

UNITED STATES

Ashton Hudson, Physical Scientist Email: ashton.hudson.civ@us.navy.mil Telephone: (228) 688-4242

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DURATION OF CONTRACT PERIOD (SEP 2015)

(a) This contract shall become effective on the date of award, and the ordering period shall continue in effect during the period ending 24 months after date of contract unless terminated in accordance with other provisions herein. Performance under task orders issued under this contract may begin on or after the effective date of the contract and may continue in effect during the period ending 365 days after the last day of the ordering period.

(b) Notwithstanding the above, the Contracting Officer may extend the contract ordering period to accommodate the issuance of task orders in order to fully utilize the ceiling of the services.

Overall Contract Delivery Period

Period of Performance From 01 Aug 2026 to 31 Jul 2028

The ordering period above may include unexercised options

Contractor Destination

Line Item Delivery Schedule Estimated Quantity

Address and POC

Period of Performance From 01 Aug 2026 To 31 Jul 2028

1 Lot

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. Jan 1991

Section G - Contract Administration Data

QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE (NAVOCEANO)

LONG-ENDURANCE UNMANNED SURFACE VEHICLE (USV) DATA COLLECTION SERVICES

1.0 PURPOSE

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is a Government developed and applied document used to make sure that systematic quality assurance methods are used in the administration of the Performance Based Service Contract (PBSC) standards included in this contract. The intent is to ensure that the Contractor performs in accordance with performance metrics set forth in the contract documents, that the Government receives the quality of services called for in the contract and that the Government only pays for the acceptable level of services received.

2.0 AUTHORITY

Authority for issuance of this QASP is provided under FAR 52-212-4(a), Inspection/Acceptance, which provides for inspections and acceptance of the articles, services, and documentation called for in the contract to be accomplished by the Contracting Officer or their duly authorized representative.

3.0 SCOPE

The Contractor, and not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control actions necessary to meet quality standards set forth by the contract. The QASP is put in place to provide Government surveillance oversight of the Contractor's quality control efforts to assure that they are timely, effective and are delivering the results specified in the contract. The QASP is not a part of the contract nor is it intended to duplicate the Contractor's Management Plan. The Government may provide the Contractor an information copy of the QASP as an Attachment to the solicitation to support the Contractor's efforts in developing its plan for maintaining the levels of quality anticipated to be delivered under the terms of the contract.

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

The Government resources shall have responsibilities for the implementation of this QASP as follows:

Contracting Officer - The Contracting Officer ensures performance of all necessary actions for effective contracting, ensures compliance with the terms of the contract and safeguards the interests of the United States in the contractual relationship. It is the Contracting Officer that assures the Contractor receives impartial, fair and equitable treatment under the contract. The Contracting Officer is ultimately responsible for the final determination of the adequacy of the Contractor's performance.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) - An individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer to act as his authorized representative to assist in administering a contract. The source and authority for the COR is the Contracting Officer.

COR limitations are contained in the written letter of appointment.

5.0 METHODS OF QA SURVEILLANCE

The primary methods of surveillance used to monitor performance of this contract will include, but not be limited to, daily data quality reviewing and periodic inspection.

6.0 IDENTIFIED QA SURVEILLANCE ITEMS

The PBSC items that have been identified for surveillance are identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

7.0 DOCUMENTATION

The COR will maintain a complete Quality Assurance Surveillance file. The file shall contain such documents as copies of all receiving reports, evaluations, recommendations, and any other actions related to the Government's performance of the quality assurance function. All such records will be retained for the life of this contract. At a minimum, the Quality Assurance Surveillance file shall contain:

Copies of letters of appointment for the COR A copy of the contract and all modifications A copy of the QASP and all subsequent revisions The names and titles of individuals on the contract administration team A record of all accepted receiving reports, required documentation with the submission of each receiving report and reviews.

Memoranda for the record or minutes of any pre-performance meetings or conferences.

Memoranda for the record or minutes of any meetings or discussions with the contractor, or others, pertaining to the contract or contract performance or changes to the PWS.

8.0 ANALYSIS OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

The analysis of contractor performance shall be conducted at the end of each month and serves to provide a summary of the Contractor's performance to the Contracting Officer and the Contractor. Overall performance is important in determining whether to increase, decrease or maintain the current level of surveillance and/or whether to initiate corrective action to bring the Contractor's work up to the standards of the specification. Performance will be measured in accordance with the following table:

Deliverable or Service

Requirement Performance Standard

Surveillance Method

Frequency

Acceptable Quality Level

(AQL)

Contract Deliverables

Correct deliverables and file format delivered by established timelines

Visual inspection and/or automated software validation upon receiving by

NAVOCEANO

stakeholders

100% inspection of all deliverables and as needed

100% acceptable quality level due to safety or mission impact

Accuracy (Absolute and

Relative)

Horizontal __________

Vertical

IAW IHO Standard, delivered by established timelines

Visual inspection and/or automated software validation upon receiving by

NAVOCEANO

stakeholders

100% inspection of all deliverables and as needed

100% acceptable quality level due to safety or mission impact.

Temporal

Currency uses survey data from this contract and delivered by established timelines

Visual inspection and/or automated software validation upon receiving by

NAVOCEANO

stakeholders

100% inspection of all deliverables and as needed

100% acceptable quality level due to safety or mission impact.

Content Depth Accuracy uses survey data from this contract IAW IHO

Standards and specific details within PWS

Visual inspection and/or automated software validation upon receiving by

NAVOCEANO

stakeholders

100% inspection of all deliverables and as needed

100% acceptable quality level due to safety or mission impact.

Integrity Metadata uses survey data from this contract and delivered by established timelines

Visual inspection and/or automated software validation upon receiving by

NAVOCEANO

stakeholders

100% inspection of all deliverables and as needed

100% acceptable quality level due to safety or mission impact.

Overall Contract

Performance

Overall contract performance of sufficient quality to earn a Satisfactory (or higher) rating in the COR's annual report on

Contractor Performance

Assessment by the

COR

Annual

All performance elements rated

Satisfactory (or higher)

Invoicing Monthly invoices per contract procedures are timely and accurate.

Review & acceptance of the invoice

Monthly 100% accuracy

Compliance with FAR Clause 52.222- 50 Combatting

The COR will monitor the Contractor's performance regarding trafficking in persons such that non-compliance with FAR Clause 52.222-50 Combatting Trafficking In Persons (CTIP) is brought to the immediate attention of the Contracting Officer. Non- Inspection by the

COR

Randomly

100% compliance

Trafficking In Persons (CTIP) compliance will be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer

(DFARS PGI 222.1703).

If performance is within acceptable levels, it will be considered to be satisfactory. If not, overall performance may be considered unsatisfactory.

INCENTIVES/DISINCENTIVES:

The COR makes an annual report on Contractor Performance (CPARS or other annual report). The Contractor's failure to achieve satisfactory performance under the contract, reflected in the COR's annual report, may result in termination of the contract and may also result in the loss of future Government contracts. Additionally, the Contractor's failure to achieve satisfactory performance under the contract may also result in the non-exercise of available options.

For each item that does not meet acceptable levels, the Government may issue a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR). CDRs will be forwarded to the Contracting Officer with a copy sent to the Contractor. The Contractor must reply in writing within 5 days of receipt identifying how future occurrences of the problem will be prevented. Based upon the Contractor's past performance and plan to solve the problem, the Contracting Officer will determine if any further action will be taken.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PLAN (CAP) FOR FIXED PRICE, INDEFINITE DELIVERY, CONTRACTS

In order to expedite the administration of this contract, the following delineation of duties is provided. The names, addresses and phone numbers for these offices or individuals are included elsewhere in the contract award document. The office or individual designated as having responsibility should be contacted for any questions, clarifications or information regarding the administration function assigned.

1. The Procuring Contract Office (PCO) is responsible for:

a. All pre-award duties such as solicitation, negotiation and award of contracts.

b. Any information or questions during the pre-award stage of the procurement.

c. Freedom of Information inquiries.

d. Changes in contract terms and/or conditions.

e. Post award conference.

2. The Contract Administration Office (CAO) is responsible for matters specified in FAR 42.302, except those areas otherwise designated as the responsibility of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) or someone else herein.

3. The paying office is responsible for making payment of proper invoices after acceptance is documented.

4. The Ordering Officer is responsible for:

a. Requesting, obtaining and evaluating proposals for orders to be issued.

b. Select the most advantageous offer to the Government for individual Task Orders in accordance with contract provisions. Determining that the price/estimated cost of the order is fair and reasonable for the effort proposed.

c. Obligating the funds by issuance of the delivery order/task order.

d. Authorizing the contractor to begin performance.

e. Providing subcontract approval.

f. Monitoring direct costs on orders issued.

NOTE: The PCO and the Ordering Officer may be the same individual, but in no case shall the COR perform the duties of the Ordering Officer.

5. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is responsible for interface with the contractor and performance of duties such as those set forth below. It is emphasized that only the PCO/CAO has the authority to modify the terms of the contract. In no event will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of the basic contract between the contractor and any other person be effective or binding on the government. If in the opinion of the contractor an effort outside the scope of the contract is requested, the contractor shall promptly notify the PCO in writing. No action may be taken by the contractor unless the PCO or CAO has issued a contractual change. The COR duties are as follows:

a. Technical Interface

(1) The COR is responsible for all Government technical interface concerning the contractor and furnishing technical istructions to the contractor. These instructions may include: technical advice/recommendations/clarifications of specific details relating to technical aspects of contract requirements; milestones to be met within the general terms of the contract or specific subtasks of the contract; or, any other interface of a technical nature necessary for the contractor to perform the work specified in the contract or order. The COR is the point of contact through whom the contractor can relay questions and problems of a technical nature to the PCO.

(2) The COR is prohibited from issuing any instruction which would constitute a contractual change. The COR shall not instruct the contractor how to perform. If there is any doubt whether technical instructions contemplated fall within the scope of work, contact the PCO for guidance before transmitting the instructions to the contractor.

b. Contract Surveillance

(1) The COR shall monitor the contractor's performance and progress under the contract. In performing contract surveillance duties, the COR should exercise extreme care to ensure that he/she does not cross the line of personal services. The COR must be able to distinguish between surveillance (which is proper and necessary) and supervision (which is not permitted). Surveillance becomes supervision when you go beyond enforcing the terms of the contract. If the contractor is directed to perform the contract services in a specific manner, the line is being crossed.

In such as situation, the COR's actions would be equivalent to using the contractor's personnel as if they were government employees and would constitute transforming the contract into one for personal services.

(2) The COR shall monitor the contractor's performance to see that inefficient or wasteful methods are not being used. If such practices are observed, the COR is responsible for taking reasonable and timely action to alert the contractor and the PCO to the situation.

(3) The COR will take timely action to alert the PCO to any potential performance problems. If performance schedule slippage is detected, the COR should determine the factors causing the delay and report them to the PCO, along with the contractor's proposed actions to eliminate or overcome these factors and recover the slippage. Once a recovery plan has been put in place, the COR is responsible for monitoring the recovery and keeping the PCO advised of progress.

(4) If the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) is applicable to the contract you are responsible for completing a (CPAR) in the CPARS Automated Information System (AIS). Contractor Performance Assessment Report The CPAR, under aninitial eligible contract, must reflect evaluation of at least 180 days of contractor performance. The completed CPAR, including contractor comments if any, (NOTE: contractors are allowed 30 days to input their comments) should be available in the CPARS AIS for reviewing official (PCO) review no later than 270 days after start of contract performance. Subsequent CPARs covering any contract option periods should be ready at 1-year intervals thereafter.

c. Invoice Review and Approval/Inspection and Acceptance

(1) The COR is responsible for quality assurance of services performed and acceptance of the services or deliverables. The COR shall expeditiously review copies of the contractor's invoices or vouchers, certificate of performance and all other supporting documentation to determine the reasonableness of the billing. In making this determination, the COR must take into consideration all documentary information available and any information developed from personal observations.

(2) The COR must indicate either complete or partial concurrence with the contractor's invoice/voucher by executing the applicable certificate of performance furnished by the contractor.

(3) The COR will provide the PCO and the CAO with copies of acceptance documents such as Certificates of Performance.

(4) Upon completion of all services under the contract, the COR shall work with the Contractor to obtain and execute a final invoice no more than 60 days after completion of contract performance. The COR shall ensure that the invoice is clearly marked as a "Final Invoice."

d. Contract Modifications/Orders Under Indefinite Delivery Contracts.

(1) The COR is responsible (if necessary) for developing the statement of work for tasking orders, change orders, or…