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PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE

THAT WILL BE ISSUED.

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation and quotes are being requested. This solicitation will be open for less than 30 days, in accordance with FAR 5.203(b). Request For Quotation (RFQ) number is N66604-22-Q-0188.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport has identified a need for further research in the area of swarming. This includes evaluation of methods for localization, navigation and communications for coordinated multi-UUV swarming operations.

Cooperative and coordinated multi-unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) operations have enormous potential to introduce novel capabilities for the Navy, including enhanced battlespace awareness and environment intelligence gathering, mine warfare, surveillance, and anti-submarine warfare countermeasures.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award the following on a Firm Fixed Price, Sole Source basis to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

CLIN Description Quantity Period of Performance

0001 Design an experimental acoustic navigation subsystem, build, assemble and test the components to be housed in a Government unit in accordance with the Statement of Work

1 Date of Contract Award –

5 Months after award

0002 DATA 1

This procurement is intended as a sole source requirement and will be solicited on an unrestricted basis as concurred with by the NUWCDIVNPT Office of Small Business (OSBP). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 541512. The Small Business Size Standard is $30 million dollars. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items applies to this solicitation. Clauses 52.212- 4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items apply to this solicitation. The provision at DFARS 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls applies to this solicitation.

Clause 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information, and Clause 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, apply to this solicitation, 252.204-7019Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements, 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (Attached), DFARS 252.223-7999 Ensuring Adequate COVID- 19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors

As of 13 AUG 2020, in accordance with Section 889(a)(1)(A) & (B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act, contractors are required to complete and submit a copy of the attached representation regarding use of covered telecommunications equipment or services:

FAR 52.204–24, Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020). Further, solicitations, contracts, task orders, and delivery orders must be modified to contain the following clause, which is incorporated into this solicitation by this posting: FAR 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020).

Please complete and sign the attached FAR 52.204-24 Representation document and return.

The following addenda or additional terms and conditions apply: Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rating is DO-C9.

508 Standards are exempt for this requirement.

In order to be determined technically acceptable; (1) the offeror must provide the required services in accordance with the above CLIN structure and specifications.; (2) the Government may consider past performance information in accordance with DFARS Provision 252.213-7000 where negative information within SPRS may render a quote being deemed technically unacceptable.

Offerors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Registration information can be found at https://www.sam.gov.

The Government’s preferred method of payment is via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

FOB Destination, Newport, RI 02841-1708.

Please provide a quote no later than Tuesday, January 31, 2022 at 1400 EST to john-paul.mccauley.civ@us.navy.mil. The quote must have a validity of at least 30 days.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me. Thank you.

Enclosures:

Statement of Work

Contract Data Requirements List

FAR 52.204-24 Representation

Sole Source Justification (Redacted)