Science and Technology Broad Agency Announcement

Department of the Navy is planning to request bids for research and development in Newport, Rhode Island.

Bids dueMarch 3, 2030
Time left1206 days left
WhereNewport, Rhode Island
Who can bidOpen to any company (no set-aside listed)

The job at a glance

Solicitation numberN66604-25-R-0329
AgencyDepartment of the Navy
OfficeNuwc Div Newport
WhereNewport, Rhode Island
PostedMarch 3, 2025
Bids dueMarch 3, 2030, 10:00 AM (UTC-05:00)
Who can bidOpen to any company (no set-aside listed)
IndustryResearch & development (NAICS 54171)
Notice typePre-notice: bids not open yet
Contracting contactNUWC DIVNPT · NUWC_NWPT_02_BAA_Proposal_Submittal@us.navy.mil
Official noticeView on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

The purpose of this announcement is to provide the Science and Technology (S&T) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT). Please see the attachment for details regarding the BAA. This BAA will be open for five (5) years.

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What you'll need to bid

  • A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
  • Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
  • Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
  • Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
  • Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
  • A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.

Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.

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