Description
The Naval Research Laboratory has a requirement for Research, Development, Testing and Engineering for the Center for Corrosion Science and Engineering in support of marine engineered systems with the natural environment. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Center for Corrosion Science and Engineering (CCSE), is responsible for a wide spectrum of RDT&E programs. The contractor shall provide research and engineering services in support of these basic task areas: marine corrosion, materials, engineering, electrochemistry, coatings, biofouling remediation and environmental effects as related to the Navy surface ships, submarines, marine structures, aircraft, shore facilities and associated government use in general. The CCSE performs laboratory R&D programs and also provides fleet T&E support at command, intermediate maintenance and fleet field sites throughout the US. The primary efforts are performed at the NRL Washington DC site and the NRL Marine Corrosion facility located in Key West, FL. Other work sites include, but not limited to: San Diego, CA, Norfolk, VA, Puget Sound, WA, Pearl Harbor, HI, Singapore, and NASA Kennedy Space Center. Details regarding a possible site visit will be provided in Section L of the Solicitation. The expected period of performance is for 12 months with four (4) 12-month option periods, if exercised, and will consist largely of on-site support at the locations listed above. The contractor shall provide, on a level-of-effort basis, 91,000 total hours for the base award, 93,000 hours for Option 1, 96,000 hours for Option 2, 95,000 hours for Option 3, and 97,000 hours for Option 4, if exercised, of direct (contractor and subcontractor) labor for scientific, technical, engineering, and support hours. All personnel must be a US citizen and be eligible for a Secret level security clearance. It is anticipated that multiple awards will result from this procurement. NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and amendments to RFPs. Paper copies of the RFP will not be provided. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the agency. This solicitation and other business opportunities for NRL are available at our website http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/listrfp.htm . The actual closing date for proposals will be stated in the solicitation when issued. See Numbered Note(s) 26