Design, Fabrication and Engineering Support for Laser-Plasma Interaction Research and High Energy Laser Development

The purpose of this notice is to post the RFP package for this requirement.

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the requirement entitled "Design, Fabrication, and Engineering Support for Laser-Plasma Interaction Research and High Energy Laser Development". The requirement will provide NRL's Laser Plasma Branch of the Plasma Physics Division with research and development support for its current and future laser and plasma research programs. The contract will support design, fabrication and delivery of integrated hardware required for operation of, and research with the division's Nike, Electra and new Nd glass laser facilities. The required engineering services will include installation, modification/upgrade, repair of new and existing equipment in support of on-going research efforts, and documentation of system and subsystem performances.

This acquisition will be solicited and awarded on a full and open competition basis in accordance with procedures established under FAR Part 15.  NRL intends to issue a single-award Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract, with a base Period of Performance (PoP) of twelve months from the date of contract award, plus four (4) twelve month option periods. The North American Industry Classification Systems Code (NAICS) for this effort is 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), which has a size standard of 1000 Employees.

The RFP will be posted to this Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website on or about 20 April 2018. All Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) in accordance with FAR and DFARS requirements. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in response to the RFP which will be evaluated in accordance with RFP.

Please email any questions regarding this announcement to the primary POC listed. No telephonic inquiries will be accepted.