Development, Testing and Assessment of Electro-Optic/Infrared(EO/IR) Advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Technologies

Solicitation No. N00173-23-R-EN05 Modification P0003 was issued on 13 October 2023 to provide Q&As, in addition to updating Section L, Section M and Attachment 6.

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The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement entitled, “Development, Testing and Assessment of Electro-optic/Infrared (EO/IR) Advanced Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Technologies”.

NRL, Optical Science Division Code 5600, carries out a variety of research, development, and application-oriented activities in the generation, propagation, detection, and use of radiation in the wavelength region between near-ultraviolet and far-infrared wavelengths.  Continued performance for research and development (R&D) is required for electronic systems and embedded software to facilitate the operation and optimum use of VIS/EO/IR/ISR is required.  VIS/EO/IR/ISR is critical in supporting the following high visible NRL programs:

•             Shipboard Panoramic Electro-Optic/Infrared (SPEIR) Program of Record (PoR),
•             Maui Hyperspectral Imagery System
•             Rapid Large Area Clearance System (RLAC) Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD)
•             High Roller PoR transition,
•             Low Cost Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Swarming Technology (LOCUST)
•             ANGEL Fire and Dual-band Wide-Area Persistent Surveillance (DB-WAPSS)

The anticipated period of performance is for a 12-month base year and four 12-month option years.  In addition, one 6-month will be considered if the Government requires continued performance of the required service.  Work is to be performed on-site at the Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, D.C. and other Government facilities as required.

This acquisition will be solicited in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.1, Full and Open Competition.  The requirement for this acquisition is R&D in nature, established by the current and previous acquisitions; therefore, this effort cannot be met by a commercial entity.

Proposal are due no later than 3:00PM Central Standard Time (CST) on Monday, 30 October 2023.

All contractual and technical questions must be submitted in accordance with Attachment No. 9 (See Section L), electronically via email:  Contracting Officer, Michael D. Reiners at michael.reiners@nrl.navy.mil or Contract Specialist, Erica N. Turner at erica.turner@nrl.navy.mil not later than 13 Oct 2023 at 3:00 PM CST.  Telephone questions will not be accepted.