United States Naval Observatory- Scientific Research Support Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N0018925Q0204
- Agency
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Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20392, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) is seeking scientific research support services for the United States Naval Observatory through a single-award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) provisions. The solicitation, numbered N0018925Q0204, seeks qualified sources to provide scientific research services across disciplines including physics, astronomy, astrophysics, aerospace, instrumentation, electrical engineering, and computer sciences. Contractors will be evaluated based on best value considering technical approach, past performance, and price factors, with proposals due by April 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM EST. Labor categories include Astronomers, Atomic Clock and Particle Physicists, and Electrical/Mechanical Optics Engineers, with positions ranging from Scientific Research Associate to Full Professor. Strict security clearance requirements mandate Secret or Top Secret clearances, and employment is limited to U.S. citizens and resident aliens.
The solicitation is set aside for total small business participation, with a small business standard of 1,000 employees under NAICS code 541715. The contract has a total 5-year ordering ceiling of $6,222,632.15, with two primary performance periods: the first from June 1, 2025, to May 30, 2030, and the second from June 1, 2030, to December 31, 2030. Performance will be located at the United States Naval Observatory at 3450 Massachusetts Avenue NW in Washington, DC, with potential for limited telework as specified in individual task orders. The procurement process includes submission of four volumes: Facility Clearance, Technical Approach, Past Performance, and a separate Price Quote, all to be submitted electronically to Navy contracting personnel Caitlin King and Cody Witz. The contract will support short-term technical support and research analysis, with most positions requiring minimum education levels ranging from Bachelor's to PhD degrees with varying professional experience requirements.
Notice text
This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The solicitation number N0018925Q0204 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-02 (effective 03 January 2025) and DFARS Publication Notice 20250117 (effective 17 January 2025). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses:
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/
https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars
The associated North American Industrial Classification System NAICS code is 541715 and the Small Business Standard is 1000 (# of employees). The applicable PSC is R405.
The proposed contract action is for commercial services for which the Government intends to solicit and award a single-award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity type contract with Firm, Fixed-Price (FFP) provisions for the acquisition of Scientific Research Support services for the US Naval Observatory. The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing required services.
Period of Performance:
CLIN 0001: 01 June 2025 – 30 May 2030
CLIN 0002: 01 June 2025 – 30 May 2030
CLIN 1001: 01 June 2030 – 31 December 2030
CLIN 1002: 01 June 2030 – 31 December 2030
Place of Performance:
United States Naval Observatory
3450 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington DC, 20392-5420
List of Attachments:
I: Pricing Spreadsheet
II: Applicable Clauses and Provisions
III: Past Performance Report Form
IV: Past Performance Information Form
V: DD254
This announcement will close 22 April 2025. Proposals shall be submitted to Caitlin King at caitlin.d.king2.civ@us.navy.mil and Cody Witz at cody.s.witz.civ@us.navy.mil NO LATER THAN the closing date of the solicitation. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Please refer to the full List of Clauses and Provisions for instructions to offerors and evaluation criteria.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N0018925Q0204 Amendment 04.pdf | ||
| N0018925Q0204 Amendment 03.pdf | ||
| N0018925Q0204 Amendment 02.pdf | ||
| N0018925Q0204 Amendment 01.pdf | ||
| Attachment II- Applicable Clauses and Provisions.pdf | ||
| Attachment I-Pricing Spreadsheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Combined Synopsis Solicitation .pdf | ||
| Attachment III- PAST PERFORMANCE REPORT FORM.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment V - DD254.pdf | ||
| Attachment IV- PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FORM.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| United States Naval Observatory- Scientific Research Support Services | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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