Data-encrypted Autonomous In-situ Subsurface Profiling Systems

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation closing date has been extended.

• The "Response Due Date" has been changed.

• The proposal submission deadline is now 10:00 AM EST on February 27, 2026, extended from the previous deadline of 10:00 AM EST on February 25, 2026.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Report Form required by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN) to evaluate a contractor's past performance on previous contracts. This evaluation is crucial for determining the probability of successful accomplishment of work for a new contract award.

• Requester Information: Details about the company requesting the report, including Company Name, POC, Email, Contract/PO Number, Contract Amount, Contract Type, Period of Performance, and Business Address.
• Completed By Information: Details about the agency/company completing the questionnaire, including Command/Company Name, POC, Email, Address, and Phone Number.
• Evaluation Sections: The form requests feedback on:
  • Quality/Meeting Contract Requirements (customer satisfaction, rework, deficiency reports, innovative work applications).
  • Quality/Timeliness (delivery schedule adherence, causes of variances, timeliness of information/report/invoice submission).
  • Quality/Contractor Responsiveness (response to concerns, problem isolation and resolution, number/severity of problems, effectiveness of corrective actions).
  • Contractor's Cost Control (delivery at agreed-to price/cost, reasons for changes to contract value).
  • Additional Observations/Information (overall strengths/weaknesses, satisfaction with award, willingness to rehire, awareness of similar efforts).

Bidders should be aware that this form is used to gather feedback on their past performance. The responses will directly influence the government's assessment of their capability to perform on future contracts. The form outlines the specific areas of past performance that will be scrutinized, including quality, timeliness, responsiveness, and cost control. It is essential for contractors to understand these evaluation criteria and ensure their past performance aligns with these expectations.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Report Form requested by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN). Its purpose is to gather feedback on a contractor's past performance to aid in the evaluation of their probability of successful accomplishment of work for a potential new contract.

• Requester Information: Details about the contractor being evaluated, including Company Name, POC, Contract Number, Amount, Type, Period of Performance, and Business Address.
• Completed By Information: Details about the agency/company providing the feedback, including Command/Company Name, POC, Email, Address, and Phone Number.
• Evaluation Sections: The form requests detailed feedback on the contractor's performance in the following areas:
  • Quality/Meeting Contract Requirements (customer satisfaction, rework/deficiency reports, innovative work applications)
  • Quality/Timeliness (delivery schedule adherence, submission of reports/invoicing)
  • Quality/Contractor Responsiveness (response to concerns, problem isolation/resolution, number/severity of problems, effectiveness of corrective actions)
  • Contractor's Cost Control (adherence to price/cost, reasons for contract value changes)
  • Additional Observations/Information (overall strengths/weaknesses, satisfaction with award, likelihood of future work, awareness of similar efforts).

Bidders should be aware that this form is used to collect feedback on their past performance. The information gathered will directly influence the evaluation of their current or future proposals. The questions within the form highlight the specific performance aspects the government values, such as quality, timeliness, responsiveness, and cost control. Bidders should ensure their past performance is well-documented and positive to support their proposals. The form also requests information about other similar contracts performed by the contractor.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of data-encrypted autonomous in-situ subsurface profiling systems. The Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) requires these systems to support meteorological and oceanographic operations globally. The profiling floats and their data must meet NAVOCEANO standards, communicate via Iridium satellite using the DoD DISN Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS), and have FIPS 140-# encrypted data.

• Air-rigged and air/surface-deployable profiling floats.

• Communication via Iridium satellite Short Burst Data (SBD) protocol.

• FIPS 140-# Level 1 encryption for data.

• Ability to operate unattended for at least 120 profiles to a minimum depth of 500 meters.

• Capability to collect data at rates of at least once every 2 seconds with temperature resolution of at least 0.1 degrees.

• Support for in-water operations from sea state 0 through sea state 6.

• Optional sensor packages may be included but will not be evaluated as part of source selection.

• Software and software program code updates to NAVOCEANO for data decoding, calibration, and output.

• Digital documentation including technical specifications, ballasting, calibration, and user guides.

• Basic user-friendly software utility for mission parameter verification.

• Necessary accessories for connecting floats to NAVOCEANO laptops and for deployment.

• All instruments shipped freight on board (FOB) destination.

• This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

• Up to five (5) awards are anticipated.

• Contract ordering period: 3 years from the contract effective date.

• Contract ceiling: $51,136,250.00.

• Minimum order amount: $10,000.00.

• Maximum order amount: $51,136,250.00.

• Period of Performance: 23 Sep 2026 to 22 Sep 2029.

• Proposals are due by 10:00 AM EST on 25 February 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically.

• Evaluation will be based on the Tradeoff Source Selection process.

• Non-Price Proposal factors (Technical Submission, Past Performance, Small Business Participation Plan) are significantly more important than Price.

• Offerors must meet minimum ratings for Factor I (Good or higher), Factor II (Satisfactory Confidence or higher), and Factor III (Acceptable or higher) to be considered for award.

• Award will be made to offerors with the highest ratings and lowest prices representing the best value.

• The acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 334511, Size Standard: 14 million dollars.

• Attachments include Seed DO Pricing, CAP FFP Indefinite Delivery, Past Performance Information Form, and Past Performance Report Form.

• Specific contract clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and full text.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the Contract Administration Plan (CAP) for Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Contracts. It delineates the responsibilities of various government personnel involved in contract administration to ensure efficient management and oversight.

• Procuring Contract Office (PCO): Responsible for pre-award duties, inquiries, and contract modifications.
• Contract Administration Office (CAO): Responsible for matters specified in FAR 42.302, unless otherwise designated.
• Paying Office: Responsible for processing contractor invoices.
• Ordering Officer: Responsible for issuing orders, evaluating proposals, obligating funds, and authorizing performance.
• Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): Serves as the primary interface with the contractor for technical matters, contract surveillance, invoice review, and contract modifications. The COR cannot issue contractual changes.
• Technical Assistant (TA): Provides routine administrative and monitoring assistance to the COR, identifying deficiencies and reviewing reports, but cannot provide technical direction.

This document clarifies the roles and responsibilities of government personnel who will interact with the contractor. Understanding these roles is crucial for bidders to know who to contact for specific issues, such as technical questions, proposal submissions for orders, or invoice processing. It highlights the importance of the COR as the main point of contact for most day-to-day contract administration and emphasizes that only the PCO or CAO can authorize contractual changes.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing sheet for the "Seed_DO_Pricing.xlsx" attachment, intended for bidders to provide cost information for "Profiling Floats."

• Small Order Pricing: Includes a line item for "Profiling Floats" with an estimated quantity of 2.
• Bulk Pricing: Includes a line item for "Profiling Floats" with an estimated quantity of 100.
• Instructions: Bidders are instructed to insert the "Unit Cost" for "Profiling Floats." The "Total Cost" will be calculated automatically.

This attachment requires bidders to input unit costs for "Profiling Floats" under both small order and bulk pricing scenarios. This information is crucial for the government's cost evaluation and for the bidder to determine their overall pricing strategy for the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Information Form, intended for offerors to provide details about their past performance on relevant contracts. It serves as a template for bidders to submit information that will likely be used by the government to evaluate the offeror's ability to successfully perform the work described in the solicitation.

• Offeror Information: Name of the Offeror.

• Contract Details: Contract Number, Customer Name & Location, Customer Point of Contact, Telephone Number, and e-mail address.

• Effort Details: Total dollar value (broken into annual increments), period of performance, and number of personnel (FTE) per year.

• Work Performed: A detailed description of the work performed, including specific metrics for helpdesk work if applicable (user population, tickets processed, turnaround time).

• Scope and Magnitude: Sections to detail the scope and magnitude of the work performed.

• Subcontractor Information: Details on subcontractors utilized, the extent of their work, and annual dollar value.

• Offerors must complete all relevant sections to demonstrate the relevance of their past performance to the current solicitation's scope.

• The form requires details on completed performance, with at least one year of performance required prior to the solicitation's closing date.

This form is crucial for bidders to document and present their relevant past performance. Completing this accurately and thoroughly will be essential for the government's evaluation of the offeror's past performance, which is a key factor in determining award.

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure air-rigged, autonomous, in-situ subsurface profiling systems for the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) to support meteorological and oceanographic operations globally.

• Purchase of air-deployable and surface-deployable profiling floats.

• Floats must be capable of collecting data on salinity, temperature, and pressure.

• Data must be FIPS 140-# encrypted and transmitted via Iridium satellite (Short Burst Data - SBD) through the DoD Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) Enhanced Mobile Satellite Services (EMSS).

• Floats must be capable of operating unattended for at least 120 profiles to a minimum depth of 500 meters or 200 profiles to 500 meters.

• Floats must be capable of collecting data from multiple profiling cycles to at least 2,000 meters in depth in less than 24 hours.

• Floats must support in-water operations from sea state 0 through sea state 6.

• Contractor must provide software and software program code updates, including GOTS software compatible with Red Hat Enterprise 7 (or later) Linux, and DISA STIG compliant.

• Contractor must provide technical specifications, ballasting details, user guides, and a basic user-friendly software utility for mission parameter verification.

• Data must meet NAVOCEANO ingest standards.

• FIPS 140-# Level 1 encryption is required.

• Compliance with current cybersecurity policies and guidance from the Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS).

• Float CTD sensor sampling rate of at least once every 2 seconds and temperature resolution of at least a tenth of a degree.

• Ordering period: 3 years from contract effective date.

• Delivery: FOB destination.

• Storage: Climate-controlled warehouse or climate-controlled space aboard a ship for at least 1 year.

• Floats must be individually ballasted to user specifications.

• Contractor must not collect, process, or archive float data after activation.

• Contractor must provide necessary accessories for connection to a NAVOCEANO laptop and for deployment preparation.

• Technological advancements may be incorporated if superior, cost-effective, and compatible.

• Packaging must comply with domestic and international shipping rules and protect contents from damage and weather.

• Security: Contract is CUI; contractor personnel do not require access to classification information or U.S. Government IT systems. All information is protected from unauthorized release.