Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Composites Manufacturing Technology Center 6 (CMTC 6)

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Solicitation number
N0001425R7004
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Virginia, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) intends to procure research and development services for the Composites Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence 6 (CMTC 6) under the Navy Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program. The procurement will be a full and open competitive source selection using best value tradeoff procedures, with a focus on identifying, developing, and facilitating advanced composite and non-metallic manufacturing technologies for naval platforms. Key contract objectives include developing approximately 10 standard projects annually, targeting technologies for aircraft carriers, destroyers, submarines, and frigates. The primary evaluation factors will include Center of Excellence Operations (most important), Past Performance, Small Business Participation, and Cost Share. The government anticipates releasing the solicitation on July 18, 2025, with proposals to be submitted electronically through the PIEE Solicitation Module, and potential offerors must have a minimum SECRET Facility Clearance.

The contract will be a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) cost-plus fixed fee contract with a 120-month period, including base and option periods. There is no specific set-aside for small businesses, but small business participation is an evaluation factor. The maximum contract value is anticipated to be $349,000,000, with a minimum order value of $25,000. The place of performance is initially listed as Arlington, VA, though contractors will propose their final performance location at submission. The contract falls under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, with a primary focus on developing manufacturing technologies that can reduce costs and improve efficiency in naval platform construction and maintenance. Contractors will be expected to provide comprehensive technical advisory services, conduct industry surveys, and manage projects across various composite and manufacturing technology domains.

Notice text

This is a Notice of Proposed Contract Action/Synopsis in accordance with FAR Part 5. The Office of Naval Research in Arlington, VA intends to procure research and development services for the operation of the Composites Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence 6 (CMTC 6) under the Navy Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program. This requirement will be solicited as a full and open FAR Part 15 competitive source selection using best value tradeoff procedures. The Government anticipates a single award IDIQ cost plus fixed fee contract for a period of 120 months, inclusive of base and option periods. The Government currently anticipates a solicitation release date on or about 18 July 2025.

The NAICS code for this requirement is 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). This notice is in accordance with FAR Section 5.201 for the purposes of publicizing this proposed action and is not to be considered a request for proposal (RFP). All responsible sources may submit a proposal for consideration in response to the final request for proposal (RFP) when it is solicited. The RFP will be posted under solicitation number N0001425R7004 via SAM.gov. Final RFP submissions will be submitted through the PIEE Solicitation Module. Paper copies of the RFP will not be physically issued, and telephone, faxed or emailed requests for the RFP will not be accepted. Once the RFP is issued, it is imperative to review the SAM.gov site frequently for any updates and/or amendments.

For purposes of this SAM.gov synopsis the following fields are required to post to SAM.gov:

A response date is a required field. However, no response to this synopsis is required. The Government will accept questions or comments regarding the draft RFP. Questions/comments shall be emailed to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer prior to the closing date/time of this posting using the attached Q and A Template. The Government does not anticipate posting/answering any submitted questions. 

Place of Performance City and State are required fields and listed as Arlington, VA. At time of proposal submission, responsible sources will propose place of performance.

Files

File Type Posted
Attch 1 Statement of Work.pdf PDF
Attch 6 Benefits and ROI Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 7 COE Transition Implementation Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 12 Navy ManTech Code 33 Monthly Report Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 26 Q and A Template.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attch 4 Annual Review Project Briefing Template.pdf PDF
Attch 5 Annual Portfolio Review Form.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attch 9 Funding Allocation Spreadsheet Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 10 Implementation Risk Assessment Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 11 Key Personnel.pdf PDF
Attch 16 Proposal Pipeline and ONR Contracts Actions Spreadsheet Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 18 Quarterly Report Guidance.pdf PDF
RFP Exhibit A COE CDRLS.pdf PDF
Attch 2 Affordability Assessment Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 13 Project Book Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 14 Project Briefing Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 15 Project Quad Chart Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 20 Success Story Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 22 Trip Report Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 23 CDRL Instructions for Distribution.pdf PDF
RFP Exhibit B Project CDRLS.pdf PDF
Attch 3 Navy ManTech Program Annual Data Call.pdf PDF
Attch 8 Final Report Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 17 Public Release Request Tool Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 19 Rapid Response and Special Projects Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 21 Technology Transition Plan Guidance.pdf PDF
Attch 24 Cost Proposal Cost Plus Fixed Fee.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Attch 25 Cost Information.pdf PDF
Solicitation - N0001425R7004.pdf PDF
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Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Navy ManTech Composites Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence VI (CMTC COE VI) Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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