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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-0247.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWC Newport), Combat Systems Department, Code 25, requires prototype design of Decision Authority Delegation (DAD) models. The contractor will expand a virtual model of the battlespace that exercises a wide range of operational and tactical elements in order to stress transfer of Tactical Control (TACON) decision-making. This function is important to NAVSEA and NUWC in support of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) goals in unmanned systems. The model is key to follow-on software design of transfer of TACON Tactical Decision Aids (TDA). The scenario described in this model will exercise varied mission priorities, Commander’s Intent (CI), and Rules of Engagement (ROE) which affect arbitration of unmanned vehicle employment by distributed control stations. There is a specific need to refine capability of the operational model, including more sophisticated decisions than those utilized in previous DAD tests.

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award the following on a Firm Fixed Price, Sole Source basis to Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.

CLIN Description Quantity Period of Performance

0001 Prototype Design per the Statement of Work 1 Date of Contract Award – 30 September, 2022

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 541330. The Small Business Size Standard is $16.5million 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 may 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, 252.204-7019, Notice 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 Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 1400 EST to john-paul.mccauley.civ@us.navy.mil. The quote must have a validity through at least 31 March, 2022.

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

Enclosures:

FAR 52.204-24 Representation

Contract Data Requirements List

Sole Source Justification (Redacted)

Statement of Work