This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR part 12- Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N66604-26-Q-0445. This requirement is being solicited on an unrestricted basis as concurred with by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611310 – Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools. The Small Business Size Standard is 500 employees. The Product Service Code (PSC) is AF11:

Education, Training, Employment, & Social Services R&D Services; Education Services R&D; Basic Research.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) intends to purchase on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) educational services in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

For the purposes of quoting this opportunity, the Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) structure is identified below:

CLIN ITEM DESCRIPTION Period of Performance

0001 Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Carderock 09/03/2026 to 09/02/2027

0002 Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Newport 09/03/2026 to 09/02/2027

0003 Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Keyport 09/03/2026 to 09/02/2027

0004 Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Panama City 09/03/2026 to 09/02/2027

Option Year

*1001

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Carderock 09/03/2027 to 09/02/2028

Option Year

*1002

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Newport 09/03/2027 to 09/02/2028

Option Year

*1003

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Keyport 09/03/2027 to 09/02/2028

Option Year

*1004

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Panama City 09/03/2027 to 09/02/2028

Option Year

*1005

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, WFC 1 TBD 09/03/2027 to 09/02/2028

Option Year

*1006

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, WFC 2 TBD 09/03/2027 to 09/02/2028

*2001

Carderock 09/03/2028 to 09/02/2029

*2002

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Newport 09/03/2028 to 09/02/2029

Option Year

*2003

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Keyport 09/03/2028 to 09/02/2029

Option Year

*2004

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Panama City 09/03/2028 to 09/02/2029

Option Year

*2005

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, WFC 1 TBD 09/03/2028 to 09/02/2029

Option Year

*2006

WFC 2 TBD 09/03/2028 to 09/02/2029

*3001

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Carderock 09/03/2029 to 09/02/2030

Option Year

*3002

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Newport 09/03/2029 to 09/02/2030

Option Year

*3003

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Keyport 09/03/2029 to 09/02/2030

Option Year

*3004

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Panama City 09/03/2029 to 09/02/2030

Option Year

*3005

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, WFC 1 TBD 09/03/2029 to 09/02/2030

Option Year

*3006

WFC 2 TBD 09/03/2029 to 09/02/2030

*4001

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Carderock 09/03/2030 to 09/02/2031

Option Year

*4002

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Newport 09/03/2030 to 09/02/2031

Option Year

*4003

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Keyport 09/03/2030 to 09/02/2031

Option Year

*4004

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, Panama City 09/03/2030 to 09/02/2031

Option Year

*4005

Educational Services IAW the Statement of Work, WFC 1 TBD 09/03/2030 to 09/02/2031

Option Year

*4006

WFC 2 TBD 09/03/2030 to 09/02/2031

*Options may or may not be exercised thirty (30) days prior to the POP start date of the applicable CLIN/OPTION and are at the unilateral discretion of the Government in accordance with FAR 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item below.

Any required deliveries made under this contract shall be FOB destination NUWCDIVNPT Newport, RI and any shipping costs shall be included in unit pricing.

Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable offeror. To be considered technically acceptable, quote packages must include:

1. Quoted pricing based on an anticipated start date of: September 03, 2026.

2. Technical Approach

The contractor shall submit its planned technical approach describing how it will meet the requirements IAW the Statement of Work (SOW). At minimum, the contractor’s plan shall address the following. The technical approach shall not exceed 5 pages.

a) The contractor shall identify conferences and events specifically tied to engineering and computer science disciplines which provide the NWC S&T community access to emerging research (SOW 4.1);

b) The contractor shall provide web access to a video archive (SOW 4.2);

c) The contractor shall provide a web-based research database via web access (SOW 4.3);

d) The contractor shall identify an Academic Coordinator as Point of Contact (POC) for Engagements/Interactions designated to assist each Warfare Center navigate and craft engagements tailored to specific Naval Warfare Center (NWC) needs (SOW 4.4);

e) The contractor shall provide a quarterly progress report IAW SOW task 5.0.

3. Past Performance

a) The Offeror shall provide one (1) past performance reference, if available, that reflects recent and relevant experience performed within the last three (3) years of the closing date of the solicitation for this requirement.

The Past performance reference shall demonstrate the ability to handle work performed under this solicitation.

The past performance reference shall not exceed one (1) page.

I. The Offeror shall include contract number, program name, total contract cost, and names and valid email addresses and telephone numbers for the Procuring Contract Officer (PCO) and Technical Point of Contact (TPOC).

II. The Offeror shall identify its role as either a prime contractor or a subcontractor on the referenced contract.

III. If the Offeror was a subcontractor on the reference, then the Offeror shall provide an explanation of its role in contract performance as well as the dollar value of its subcontract.

IV. The Offeror shall provide a written explanation describing the work that was performed and how the work was or is relevant to the work being proposed in this solicitation. The Offeror may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contract/order and the Offeror's corrective actions.

b) Offerors with no recent and relevant past performance history will receive a 'Neutral' rating and will be considered 'Acceptable' for this factor.

c) If subcontractors are proposed, the Offeror shall identify the subcontractor and outline their proposed role in the Technical Approach.

d) The Government may also use other information such as the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) or other data available from Government sources to evaluate an Offeror's past performance.

The Government reserves the right to limit or expand the number of references it decides to contact, and to contact references other than those provided by the Offeror.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular

(FAC). Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov.

The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:

52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within thirty (30) days of the period of performance start date. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) 52.204-24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020);

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020);

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Item (Jun 2020) (Deviation 2018-O0018);

52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items;

FAR 52.212-3 – Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items

CD 2025-O0003;

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items;

52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities.

The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:

252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls;

252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information;

252.204-7012 Dev, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting;

252.204-7015, Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support;

252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services;

252.213-7000 Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Supplier Performance Risk System in Past Performance Evaluations;

252.204-7023 Reporting Requirements for Contracted Services;

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications;

252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment

Full text of incorporated DFARS clauses and provisions may be accessed electronically at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

Additional terms and conditions:

Contractor MUST have an active registration in SAM at the time of quote submission.

The Government’s method of payment will be electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

Offeror shall include item prices to include shipping costs, delivery terms, delivery lead times, and the following additional information with the submissions: point of contact (including phone number and email address), Contractor CAGE Code, and Contractor SAM Unique Entity ID. Quotes should include a validity date of no less than 90 days from due date for receipt of offers. Offers shall be due no later than 31 July 2026 at 2pm ET.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to Amy Prisco at amy.k.prisco.civ@us.navy.mil and Teresa Michael @ teresa.m.michael2.civ@us.navy.mil

Attachments:

1. Statement of Work mailto:Amy.K.Prisco.civ@us.navy