PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE: Environmental and Ship Motion Forecasting Follow-On (ESMF FO)
Updated
Presolicitation from the Department of the Navy. Due Nov 6, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-5), 15 days left.
| Solicitation number | N00167-26-RFPREQ-CD-80-0198 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Nswc Carderock |
| Notice type | Presolicitation |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511) |
| Product or service code | 6605 |
| Posted | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 6, 2026, 9:00 AM (UTC-5) (15 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice only. Do not submit formal proposals in response to this synopsis. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to issue a competitive solicitation for the Environmental and Ship Motion Forecasting Follow-On (ESMF FO) contract under Solicitation Number N0016726R1009 on or after November 06, 2026.
The anticipated procurement is structured as a Single-Award Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract utilizing Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) pricing, featuring a five-year ordering period. See pre-solicitation notice attachment for detail information and important special consideration for interested parties.
Contracting contact
- Joseph Estrella · [email protected]
- Michael Jones · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
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