Specialized engineering and technical services to support near-shore and open-ocean research

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division intends to modify, on a sole source basis, the scope of existing contract N00167-11-D-0011 with University of California, Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037. The modification is to add new work not originally included at time of contract award. The new work will include the following:

- support integrating wave radars with other systems from land and aboard ships,

- perform site surveys for sensor placement and suitability,

- provide test support of at-sea and large-scale laboratory testing at CONUS and OCONUS locations,

- provide test support of at-sea and large-scale laboratory including the operation of instrumentation and equipment,

- develop sensor systems to support Navy research objectives,

- provide wave radar data using the Scripps Pier,

- integrate the wave measurements with other environmental sensors,

The current period of performance of this contract is from the date of award through five (5) years thereafter.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to the closing date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.