Multibeam Training

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation N0018926QL0530001, originally dated April 23, 2026.

• New Clause Added: FAR Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (Deviation 2026-00038), has been added, effective April 2026.

• Clause Modified: FAR Clause 52.244-6, "Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services" (Deviation 2026-00038), has been modified. The effective date for this clause has been changed from February 2026 to April 2026.

• Addendum to Contract Clauses

• Contract Clauses

• Additional Information/Notes

This amendment adds mandatory clauses related to DEI discrimination and modifies an existing clause concerning subcontracts. Bidders should review these changes carefully as they may impact proposal preparation and compliance. The effective dates for these clauses are now April 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a pricing spreadsheet associated with Request for Quote (RFQ) #N0018926QL053 for Multibeam Training. It outlines the expected costs for services and subscriptions over a five-year ordering period.

• Services: On-site Multi-Beam Theory and Hydrographic Survey Training.
• Subscriptions: POPSPac MMS Complete Conversion subscriptions (Item #15044 and #14280).
• Ordering Periods: The spreadsheet details pricing for five separate ordering years, from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2031.
• Pricing: All unit prices and extended prices are listed as $0.0 for all items across all ordering years.

This spreadsheet provides the structure for pricing the required Multibeam Training and associated software subscriptions. Bidders should use this template to submit their pricing proposals. The current listing of $0.0 for all items indicates that specific pricing needs to be provided by the vendor in response to the RFQ.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Contracting Department, on behalf of the Naval Information Warfare Training Group Gulfport (NIWTG-G), intends to solicit for hydrographic surveyor training services. This is a sole-source requirement.

The services required include on-site, specialized instruction on multibeam theory, operation of the Norbit Multibeam Echosounder (MBES) and Norbit iLiDAR system, and the associated Otter Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV). The training will cover topics such as survey planning, Otter USV operation, swath systems, multibeam data analysis, and LiDAR fundamentals. The training must meet the requirements specified in the International Hydrographic Organization's (IHO) S-5B Standards of Competence for Category "B" Hydrographic Surveyors.

• Contract Type: Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)

• Ordering Period: Five years, from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031.

• Base Ordering Period: June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031.

• Task Order Performance Period: To be established within each resultant task order.

• Period of Performance (for initial training): June 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026.

• Place of Performance: Pass Christian Harbor, Pass Christian, MS 395.

• Estimated Value: NAICS code 611430, Size Standard $34.0M.

• Offer Due Date: May 7, 2026, 11:00 AM.

• Submission Instructions: Quotes must be submitted to Rachel Appleby (rachel.a.appleby.civ@us.navy.mil) and Stephanie Lent (stephanie.r.lent.civ@us.navy.mil) by the due date. Quotes must comply with detailed format and content instructions. Pricing information may be submitted in Microsoft Excel format, with narrative in Microsoft Word/PDF.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on a sole-source basis after price is determined to be fair and reasonable. Price will be the primary evaluation factor. Past performance will be reviewed for responsibility. Non-price factors will not be evaluated.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 611430 (Other Technical and Trade Schools)

• Small Business Size Standard: $34.0M

• This solicitation will not be issued in paper copies. It is available on SAM.gov.

• The contract is for commercial items.

• The training is considered unclassified, and all curriculum materials and collected data are approved for public release.

• Government Furnished Property will include a utility boat and driver, NORBIT MBES system, NORBIT iLiDAR system, Otter USV, classroom, and student books/curriculum.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including those related to commercial items, service contract labor standards, and small business concerns.