Attachment 3: Task Order 1 Statement of Work

RFP N00173-26-R-GF02Attachment No.: 01 – Task Order Statement of Work Supporting Readiness of WarFighting Platforms

INTRODUCTION:

The US Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) supports the existing and future warfighting platforms—including aircraft, surface ships, submarines, and autonomous air- and watercraft—through research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) on materials, structures, and equipment. The Scope of Work aims to extend service life, reduce maintenance costs, and provide decision-makers with reliable, high-quality data related to design, material selection, and operational constraints. As the Navy’s corporate research laboratory, NRL aims to transition technologies and capabilities into the fleet while establishing robust Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) to mitigate integration risks. Routine work involves test design and execution of full-sized or scaled components in a seawater environment, though NRL’s support to the military includes simulation and numerical modeling, bench-scale science, as well as on-site fieldwork along the waterfront, on ships and submarines, and other Navy-relevant locations.

REQUIREMENT:

The Contractor shall provide engineering and scientific research expertise in support of ongoing work related to mission needs and readiness of warfighting platforms. Key duties will include:
Developing or testing corrosion prevention and control technologies; Identifying and testing new materials, coatings, and non-metallics, and reducing the risk of stress and fatigue failures through testing and modeling; Supporting the development of data-based guidance documents, performance specifications, ship design criteria, and technical manuals. Work performed and findings shall be concisely documented in written reports, computer software or code, engineering drawings, design files, or other formats following the requirements and timeline established by NRL and its Program Sponsors. Program milestones and deliveries aim to achieve outcomes such as improved functionality, extended service life, reduced maintenance costs, etc. for military materials, structures, and platforms.

TASK OBJECTIVES:

The Contractor will be engaged in administrative, programmatic, as well as S&T aspects of NRL’s Sponsored Programs supporting military ships and submarines:Administrative work includes efficient procurement of materials, supplies, and services needed as well as scheduling travel for Contractor technical staff. Administrative activities shall be primarily executed offsite by non-technical staff to minimize the burden on technical personnel.