Antifouling Panel Testing
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for Antifouling Panel Testing in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation, primarily a sole source action to the University of Hawaii at Manoa, but all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or quotation. Quotes are due May 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves testing biofouling paints and coatings. Key Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for the period of June 19, 2026, to December 18, 2026, include:
- Field Handling/Photography
- Percent Cover and Organism Identification
- Collection, Preservation, and Shipment of Biofilm Samples
- Force Gauge Testing – Removal of Hard Foulers
- Water Jet Removal of Biofilm
- University of Hawaii indirect/overhead charge
Required delivery is F.O.B. Destination at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Kewalo Marine Laboratory, Honolulu, HI.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS: 813312 (Small Business Size Standard: $19.5M)
- Quote Due: May 6, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: May 22, 2026
- Period of Performance: June 19, 2026 – December 18, 2026
- Sole Source Justification: Environmental factors limiting geographic testing areas and necessity for consistency with established data owned by the University of Hawaii.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Technical acceptability requires meeting criteria in DWG 071044 and SBMEPP STP 415-1-0001, providing proof of similar past work, proof of repaired units passing inspection, and a Contractor CAGE Code. Negative information in SPRS may render a quote technically unacceptable. Quoted prices must be valid for at least 60 days.
Key Requirements for Offerors:
- Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
- A current Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) or higher, with the CMMC unique identifier(s) (UIDs) posted in SPRS.
- A summary level score of a NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (not more than three years old) posted in SPRS.
- Possession of a valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification to access export-controlled drawings (Distribution D).
Quotes must be submitted electronically to Daniel Sanville at daniel.w.sanville.civ@us.navy.mil.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses, including DFARS 252.204-21 regarding CMMC Level 2 requirements. The CDRL Addendum 16 specifies Distribution Statement D and Export Control Warning Notices for technical data, requiring referral to NUWCDIVNPT Code 152 for documentation requests.