Sole Source, Brigham Young University Research Data

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that outlines specific data items to be delivered by the contractor. It details the technical reports and raw data required for the "AFRL Cavity Measurements" effort.

• Data Item A001 (Technical Report - Study/Services): Requires a technical report describing a planned experimental test matrix, subject to approval by the requiring office (NUWCDIVNPT). Contractor format is acceptable, and the report is due by the end of the contract period of performance.
• Data Item A002 (Test Report): Requires a test report detailing experimental data on pressure measurements in a cavity formed by spheres entering water, and high-speed imaging. A peer-reviewed journal article is an acceptable format. The report is due by the end of the contract period of performance.
• Data Item A003 (Test Report): Requires a test report detailing experimental PLIF measurements to determine time-varying splash thickness for high-speed impact conditions, as defined in an approved test matrix (CDRL A001). Contractor format is acceptable, and a peer-reviewed journal article is also acceptable. The report is due by the end of the contract period of performance.

This CDRL specifies the types of technical documentation and data that will be required as part of the contract. Bidders should review these requirements to understand the reporting and deliverable obligations associated with the opportunity, particularly concerning experimental data and analysis.

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work (SOW) describes a follow-on contract for a basic research project investigating the physics of high-speed water entry, specifically the cavity physics of canonical body water entry. The goal is to generate new data to advance models being developed for the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) program.

• The Contractor shall use custom apparatus to perform cavity pressure measurements in the wake of a spherical body entering water under atmospheric and reduced ambient pressure conditions.

• The Contractor shall also perform planar laser induced fluorescence (PLIF) measurements to determine splash sheet thickness.

• Measurements will be conducted over an expanded range of sphere radius and speeds exceeding 300 m/s.

• Experiments will be performed at Brigham Young University.

• The contract is for Fiscal Year (FY) 25, with an option year for PLIF measurements.

• Propose an experimental test matrix with variations in sphere radius and impact speed (over 300 m/s), including raw high-speed video, hydrophone, and pressure sensor data. The test matrix requires Government approval.

  • Deliverable: CDRL A001 – Technical Report – Raw Data.

• Perform experiments according to the approved test matrix, collecting pressure measurements and high-speed imaging.

  • Deliverable: CDRL A002 – Test Report.

• (Option Year) Perform PLIF measurements for high-speed impact conditions.

  • Deliverable: CDRL A003 – Test Report.

• Communicate progress via phone conversations, emails, and test reports.

• Bi-weekly progress updates and discussions with the Government.

• NUWC design review of experimental test matrix with new radius range and impact speed range (Applicable SOW Task Number 4.1.1).

• Adhere to 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) and NUWCDIVNPT Security Manual.

• Comply with security provisions for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Covered Defense Information (CDI).

• Develop and implement an Operations Security (OPSEC) program.

• Public release of information requires approval from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items/services prepared in accordance with FAR 12. The requirement is being solicited as a Sole Source to Brigham and Young University (BYU) due to their unique technical expertise, experience, and proprietary instrumentation for measuring internal cavity pressure behind a water-ending body. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611310.

• The contractor shall provide experimental test data IAW the Statement of Work (SOW).

• CLIN 0001: Engineering Services (12 months)

• CLIN 0002: Exhibit A, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) (Delivery by 31 December 2026)

• Required Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Payment method: Electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Elizabeth Peckham at elizabeth.a.peckham2.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Submission Deadline: 3 June 2026 at 1400 Eastern Standard Time (EST). Late quotes may not be considered.

• Evaluation criteria are detailed in FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation-Commercial Items).

• This is a Sole Source solicitation to Brigham and Young University.

• Active registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to award.

• This solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes; however, all quotes received by the closing date will be considered for future requirements.

• Incorporated provisions and clauses include FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to representations, certifications, and safeguarding covered defense information.

• For questions regarding this acquisition, contact Elizabeth Peckham at elizabeth.a.peckham2.civ@us.navy.mil.