Attachment III - RFI_NAVOCEANO USV.pdf
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- Solicitation number
- N0018926USV
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This is an Industry Day Notice and Request for Information (RFI) issued by NAVSUP FLC Norfolk for potential ocean floor mapping services using long-endurance unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) seeks contractor-provided services to collect high-resolution ocean floor mapping data globally to support Safety of Navigation for Fleet operations and improve situational awareness. The procurement will be conducted under NAICS code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). This RFI is for planning and market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or commitment to award a contract. The government will not pay for submitted information or answer questions regarding the RFI.
Interested vendors must submit RFI responses by 4 March 2026 at 04:00 PM EST, referencing solicitation number N0018926USV. Submissions must include company name and contact information, CAGE code, business size under NAICS, and a detailed capability statement demonstrating ability to meet minimum requirements with relevant past performance from the last five years (including contract numbers, dollar values, and periods of performance). Submissions are limited to ten typewritten pages in 12-point font minimum. Vendors must also register for the virtual Industry Day conference scheduled for 11 March 2026 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM EST (registration opens at 09:30 AM) by emailing Borui Tang and Joseph Caltagirone by the same deadline. Each company may send no more than two attendees. Proprietary information should be clearly marked and will not be publicly released.
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| Attachment I Requirement Criteria.pdf | ||
| Attachment II - Attendee Visit Request.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Industry Day Notice/Request for Information (RFI) for the Ocean Floor Mapping with Long-Endurance Unmanned Systems Services for Naval Oceanographic Office
(NAVOCEANO)
This is an Industry Day Notice/Request for Information (RFI) in anticipation of a potential future procurement program under NAICS code 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Subject to
FAR Clause 52.215-3, entitled Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes, this announcement constitutes a RFI for written information only. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. This Industry Day Notice/RFI is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for the information submitted in response.
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 the data using the current portfolio of survey platforms. This request aims to enhance the mission effectiveness by shifting tasks traditionally performed by government-owned, manned platforms, to obtaining services that incorporate contractor-owned long-endurance Unmanned Surface Vehicles
(USV).
The support required under this anticipated procurement is included in the Requirement Criteria.
INDUSTRY DAY SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
NAVSUP FLC Norfolk is sponsoring an unclassified Pre-Solicitation Conference (Industry Day) conducted by
NAVSUP FLCN for a contract that will provide the Ocean Floor Mapping with Long-Endurance Unmanned
Systems Services. The purpose of the event is to inform industry of program requirements, anticipated acquisition strategy, competition timeline, and to provide a networking opportunity.
The conference will be held virtually on 11 March 2026 from 10:00 AM to approximately 02:00 PM EST.
Meeting will start at 09:30AM EST to allow for registration. Each company will be limited to two (2) attendees.
To attend the industry day, vendors must respond to the RFI and register by emailing Borui Tang at borui.z.tang.civ@us.navy.mil and Joseph Caltagirone at joseph.p.caltagirone3.civ@us.navy.mil no later than
04:00 PM EST 4 March 2026 to provide attendee information required in Attachment II – Attendee Visit
Request. Each company shall register no more than two (2) employees.
RFI SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Interested parties shall submit responses to this RFI by 4 March 2026 at 04:00 PM EST. Responses should reference the N0018926USV and shall include the following information in this format:
1. Company name, address, Point of Contact name, phone number, and email address.
2. Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
3. Business size under NAICS.
4. Capability statement displaying the contractor’s ability to provide the minimum requirements to include past performance. If past performance information is provided, please include only relevant past performance on the same/similar work within the last 5 years. Please also include in the past performance information the contract numbers, dollar value, and period of performance for each contract referenced in the response to this RFI. Generic company brochures will not be reviewed.
5. Please include any questions or concerns you have in regard to this requirement.
6. Include any other supporting documentation necessary.
mailto:borui.z.tang.civ@us.navy.mil
The capabilities statement must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that the company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. Submissions are not to exceed ten (10) typewritten pages in no less than 12-point font.
NOTE: Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released. Again, this is not a request for a proposal. Respondents will not be notified of the results and the U.S. Government is NOT required to answer any questions submitted in regards to this RFI. Please note the information within this pre-solicitation synopsis will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.
Attachments List:
Attachment I – Requirement Criteria
Attachment II – Attendee Visit Request
Attachment III – Request for Information
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