United States Naval Observatory- Scientific Research Support Services   2

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number N0018925Q0204 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-02 (effective 03 January 2025)and DFARS Publication Notice 20250117 (effective 17 January 2025) . It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/

https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars

The associated North American Industrial Classification System NAICS code is 541715 and the Small Business Standard is 1000 (# of employees). The applicable PSC is R405.

The proposed contract action is for commercial services for which the Government intends to solicit and award a single-award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity type contract with Firm, Fixed-Price (FFP) provisions for the acquisition of Scientific Research Support services for the US Naval Observatory. The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk requests responses from qualified sources capable of providing required services.

Period of Performance:

CLIN 0001: 01 June 2025 30 May 2030

CLIN 0002: 01 June 2025 30 May 2030

CLIN 1001: 01 June 2030 31 December 2030

CLIN 1002: 01 June 2030 31 December 2030

Place of Performance:

United States Naval Observatory

3450 Massachusetts Avenue NW

Washington DC, 20392-5420

List of Attachments:

I: Pricing Spreadsheet

II: Applicable Clauses and Provisions

III: Past Performance Report Form

IV: Past Performance Information Form

V: DD254

This announcement will close 22 April 2025. Proposals shall be submitted to Caitlin King at caitlin.d.king2.civ@us.navy.mil and Cody Witz at cody.s.witz.civ@us.navy.mil NO LATER THAN the closing date of the solicitation. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Please refer to the full List of Clauses and Provisions for instructions to offerors and evaluation criteria.