OCEAN FLOOR MAPPING WITH LONG-ENDURANCE UNMANNED SYSTEMS

Project ID: N0018926RL021 FederalOpportunitiesPresolicitation

Overview

Agency	NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk
Deadline	05/27/26
Posted	05/13/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	SBA
NAICS	541360 - Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
PSC	R702 - Support- Management: Data Collection
Location	Stennis Space Center, MS 39522 United States

Description

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The Government intends to intends to procure a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), multiple award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with up to five (5) awards and will utilize procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 Acquisition of CommercialItems,and FAR Part 15 - Contracting by Negotiation and FAR 19.502-2 Total smallbusiness set-asides. The Government intends to procure one (1) 24-month base period in the support of Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) for high-resolution ocean floor mapping services using long-endurance Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code forthisacquisition is 514360 - Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services. The anticipated date of the award is on or about 1 August 2026. The anticipated start date of performance is 1 August 2026. This presolicitation notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals. A complete RFP package will be available on or about 28 May 2026, by downloading the documents at the SAM.gov website as follows:https://www.sam.gov. Potential contractors are hereby notified that thesolicitation and subsequent amendments to the solicitation will ONLY be available for download at the above site. By submitting a quote, the vendor is self-certifying that neither the requestor nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended,debarred,or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the quote. By submission of aquote, the contractor acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the SAM database prior to award,during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation, except for awards to foreign vendors for work to be performed outside the United States. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make acontractor ineligible for award. Contractor may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov. Please direct all questions regarding this requirement to Borui Tang at borui.z.tang.civ@us.navy.mil.

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The Government intends to procure a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), multiple award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for high-resolution ocean floor mapping services using long-endurance Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV) in support of the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO). The mission of NAVOCEANO is to provide accurate and timely oceanographic data to support various functions. The contract aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of data collection in complex environments. Work Details The Contractor shall provide NAVOCEANO with high-quality, accurate, and timely data through the use of USVs. Key tasks include: 1. Access to a comprehensive data repository that includes real-time and historical maritime data collected by USVs. 2. Compliance with accepted commercial hydrographic surveying practices for data collection methods and survey planning. 3. Submission of a Report of Survey (ROS) at the completion of each mission survey, including detailed metadata. 4. Preparation of USVs with necessary sensors within 60 days after task order award. 5. Conducting deep ocean surveys for a minimum duration of 25 days, ensuring near real-time evaluation of collected data for accuracy. 6. Implementation of quality control measures to ensure compliance with IHO standards, including submission of a Quality Control Plan within 30 days post-award. 7. Regular updates to the data repository to maintain accuracy and integrity. Period of Performance The contract will have a base period of performance lasting 24 months, starting on or about August 1, 2026. Place of Performance The geographic location(s) for performance will be determined based on designated Areas of Interest (AOIs), estimated to encompass approximately 100 nm².

Contacts

Contact name	Borui Tang
Contact email	borui.z.tang.civ@us.navy.mil
Contact phone	(771) 229-3612
Secondary contact name	JOSEPH CALTAGIRONE
Secondary contact email	joseph.p.caltagirone3.civ@us.navy.mil
Secondary contact phone	(564) 226-0669