Special Notice - USV.pdf
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This is a Special Notice from the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) announcing a market research event for ocean floor mapping services using long-endurance unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). NAVOCEANO, located at John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, seeks to enhance oceanographic data collection capabilities by contracting with vendors possessing contractor-owned USV systems to supplement current government-owned, manned survey platforms. The requirement is classified under NAICS Code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), though this may change pending market research completion. The government is conducting this market research to assess industry capacity and capability before determining whether to issue a formal solicitation.
Interested vendors must register by email to Courtney Frederick-Encalade (courtney.c.frederick-encalade.civ@us.navy.mil) or Balynda Wells (balynda.m.wells.civ@us.navy.mil) to participate in a virtual market research event scheduled for March 11, 2026, with a potential additional session on March 12, 2026. Each company may send up to two representatives. Vendors must submit written responses by March 4, 2026 at 1600 EST to Borui Tang (borui.z.tang.civ@us.navy.mil) or Joseph Caltagirone (joseph.p.caltagirone3.civ@us.navy.mil) including company information, CAGE code, business size, a capability statement with relevant past performance from the last five years (including contract numbers, dollar values, and performance periods), questions or concerns, and supporting documentation. Responses are limited to ten typewritten pages in 12-point font minimum. This Special Notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. No monetary compensation will be provided for response preparation, and respondents will not be notified of results.
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SPECIAL NOTICE
NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE (NAVOCEANO)
OCEAN FLOOR MAPPING WITH LONG-ENDURANCE UNMANNED SYSTEMS
BACKGROUND:
The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) is responsible for providing oceanographic products and services to all elements of the Department of Defense (DoD). NAVOCEANO is located at John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC) in south Mississippi. From data collection through production and analysis, NAVOCEANO provides the warfighter the best available knowledge of the maritime battlespace. This includes tailored oceanographic, hydrographic, bathymetric, geophysical, and acoustic products and services to DoD customers worldwide that aid in safe navigation and effective mission planning.
REQUIREMENT:
The United States 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).
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and
Technical Services (this may change based on ongoing market research).
The support required under this anticipated procurement is included in the Requirement Criteria (Attachment I).
MARKET RESEARCH EVENT:
The Naval Support Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department, Fleet
Directorate is postponing the previously scheduled industry day for Ocean Floor Mapping with Long-Endurance
Unmanned Systems Support Services in support of NAVOCEANO.
In its place, a virtual market research event will be conducted via MS Teams on 11 March 2026, with an additional session on 12 March 2026 if needed. Participation will be limited to two (2) representatives per company. The exact day/time will be established after the closing of this notice.
Following completion of NAVOCEANO’s market research engagements with industry, the Government will determine whether to reschedule the Industry Day or cancel it entirely.
To attend the virtual market research event, vendors must respond to this notice and register by emailing the following:
NAVOCEANO:
➢ Courtney Frederick-Encalade – courtney.c.frederick-encalade.civ@us.navy.mil
➢ Balynda Wells – balynda.m.wells.civ@us.navy.mil
NOTE: NAVOCEANO is interested in vendors who currently have capabilities that exist and can show experience.
During their market research timeslot, each vendor shall provide a briefing that addresses their capabilities to the
Requirement Criteria (Attachment I).
mailto:courtney.c.frederick-encalade.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:balynda.m.wells.civ@us.navy.mil
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Responses should reference this notice and 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 five (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 notice. Generic company brochures will not be reviewed. Submissions are not to exceed ten (10) typewritten pages in no less than 12-point font.
5. Please include any questions or concerns you have in regard to this requirement.
6. Include any other supporting documentation necessary.
Responses should be emailed by 04 March 2026 at 1600 Eastern Standard Time (EST) to the following:
NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Contracting Department, Fleet Directorate:
➢ Borui Tang – borui.z.tang.civ@us.navy.mil
➢ Joseph Caltagirone – joseph.p.caltagirone3.civ@us.navy.mil
Note: This is not a request for a proposal. Respondents will not be notified the results and the Government is not required to answer any questions submitted in regards to this Special Notice. Please note the information within this
Special Notice will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.
THIS SPECIAL NOTICE IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. IT DOES NOT
CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE
GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT FORM RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY
INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY INTERESTED PARTIES IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY AND NO MONETARY
COMPENSATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR RESPONSE PREPARATION.
mailto:borui.z.tang.civ@us.navy.mil mailto:joseph.p.caltagirone3.civ@us.navy.mil
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