CAMOUFLAGE NETTING AND EXPEDITIONARY LIFTING STRUCTURES (CNELS), OPERATIONAL TEST SUPPORT, AND JOINT TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
State: District of Columbia
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • A - Research and development
NAICS Category:
  • 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Posted Date: Mar 17, 2025
Due Date: Mar 24, 2025
Solicitation No: N0017325SSNDH03
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CAMOUFLAGE NETTING AND EXPEDITIONARY LIFTING STRUCTURES (CNELS), OPERATIONAL TEST SUPPORT, AND JOINT TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION
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N0017325SSNDH03
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Mar 17, 2025 07:22 pm EDT
  • Original Published Date: Mar 14, 2025 10:21 am EDT
  • Updated Response Date: Mar 24, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Mar 24, 2025 12:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Updated Inactive Date: Apr 08, 2025
  • Original Inactive Date: Apr 08, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: AC31 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; BASIC RESEARCH
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
  • Place of Performance:
    Washington , DC 20375
    USA
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Notice Type: Sources Sought



Title: CAMOUFLAGE NETTING AND EXPEDITIONARY LIFTING STRUCTURES (CNELS), OPERATIONAL TEST SUPPORT, AND JOINT TECHNOLOGY TRANSITION



Notice ID: N00173-25-SSN-DH03



Response Date: In accordance with the due date determination listed via SAM



Interested Vendors List: Yes



Original/Update Set Aside: N/A



NAICS: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)



Place of Performance: TBD





DESCRIPTION:



The Naval Research Laboratory is searching for potential sources that are capable of meeting the requirements described below for Camouflage Netting and Expeditionary Lifting Structures, Operational Test Support, and Joint Technology Transition:



This requirement is for the third generation X-Hangar Shelter system. The objective is to make signature and durability improvements upon the camouflage cover system, lower SWaP for the inflatable system and electronics and deliver improved systems to USMC and USAF end-users for testing and evaluation.



End users shall then provide feedback in the form of an after-action report (AAR) to NRL with suggested improvements/changes to a final X-Hangar system that will also be delivered at the end of the contract period of performance. The ultimate objective at the completion of this project is to have a product which meets the USMC and USAF requirements and is ready to transition to acquisition.





The intent of this Sources Sought Notice (SSN) is to:




  1. Determine if an adequate number of qualified, interested contractors capable of meeting the specifications and requirements described above exist; and






  1. Determine if the contractor can meet ALL of the requirements in the Draft SOW.





NRL asks that the interested parties, at a minimum, supply the following information:






  1. Name of Company and Point of Contact (POC) with associated contact information

  2. Business Size/Socioeconomic Category for the identified NAICS

  3. Unique Entity ID and/or CAGE Code

  4. List of capabilities/resources relevant to the attached draft SOW

  5. Prior experience of similar scope/complexity of taskings in the attached draft SOW

  6. A list of job titles and qualifications suggested for this effort

  7. Any questions/suggestions related to this procurement





To access the draft SOW, please email Deirdre.L.Hughes.civ@us.navy.mil to request access.

Responses to this SSN should be no more than 10 pages, and should be emailed to the Contract Specialist at Deirdre.L.Hughes.civ@us.navy.mil.





NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a SSN for planning purposes only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Since this is a SSN, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. The Government is not committed to awarding a contract or issuing a solicitation pursuant to this announcement. No solicitation package is available at this time.


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  • WASHINGTON , DC 20375-5328
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