Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Composites Manufacturing Technology Center 6 (CMTC 6) N0001425R7004

This is a Notice of Proposed Contract Action/Synopsis in accordance with FAR Part 5. The Office of Naval Research in Arlington, VA intends to procure research and development services for the operation of the Composites Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence 6 (CMTC 6) under the Navy Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) Program. This requirement will be solicited as a full and open FAR Part 15 competitive source selection using best value tradeoff procedures. The Government anticipates a single award IDIQ cost plus fixed fee contract for a period of 120 months, inclusive of base and option periods. The Government currently anticipates a solicitation release date on or about 18 July 2025. The NAICS code for this requirement is 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). This notice is in accordance with FAR Section 5.201 for the purposes of publicizing this proposed action and is not to be considered a request for proposal (RFP). All responsible sources may submit a proposal for consideration in response to the final request for proposal (RFP) when it is solicited. The RFP will be posted under solicitation number N0001425R7004 via SAM.gov. Final RFP submissions will be submitted through the PIEE Solicitation Module. Paper copies of the RFP will not be physically issued, and telephone, faxed or emailed requests for the RFP will not be accepted. Once the RFP is issued, it is imperative to review the SAM.gov site frequently for any updates and/or amendments. For purposes of this SAM.gov synopsis the following fields are required to post to SAM.gov: A response date is a required field. However, no response to this synopsis is required. The Government will accept questions or comments regarding the draft RFP. Questions/comments shall be emailed to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer prior to the closing date/time of this posting using the attached Q and A Template. The Government does not anticipate posting/answering any submitted questions. Place of Performance City and State are required fields and listed as Arlington, VA. At time of proposal submission, responsible sources will propose place of performance.

This is a Request for Proposal. The Office of Naval Research in Arlington VA intends to procure research and development services for the operation of the Navy ManTech Composites Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence VI (CMTC COE VI). This requirement is solicited as a full and open FAR Part 15 competitive source selection using best value tradeoff procedures. The Government anticipates a single award IDIQ cost plus fixed fee contract for an ordering period of 120 months. The NAICS code for this requirement is 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Place of Performance City and State are required system fields in this announcement and listed as Arlington, VA. At time of proposal submission, responsible sources must propose place of performance. The Statement of Work (SOW) is provided as an attachment to the RFP. The requirement is for the following services as described more thoroughly in the SOW: The core mission and function of the Center is to identify, develop and facilitate the transition of composite, polymeric, and other non-metallic manufacturing technologies to composites fabricators and other relevant industrial facilities to reduce the cost and time to build and repair key naval platforms. Potential naval applications for the composite materials include both structural and non- structural components for aircraft, surface ships, and undersea vehicles as included in the ManTech Investment Strategy. Other applications, such ground and amphibious vehicles, missiles, and other Navy and Marine Corps weapon systems, may also be included. In accomplishing its mission, the Center will work closely with the Navy?s acquisition community, naval shipyards, prime weapon system integrators, as well as other relevant industrial facilities to identify manufacturing technology issues that negatively impact transition of composite and nonmetallic products to the fleet, with respect to both cycle-time and cost. The Center will then solicit, select, perform, and manage projects to address the identified cycle-time and cost reduction issues as specified in task orders.

This update to the RFP announcement includes the Governments answers in response to the Q and A. This is a Request for Proposal. The Office of Naval Research in Arlington VA intends to procure research and development services for the operation of the Navy ManTech Composites Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence VI (CMTC COE VI). This requirement is solicited as a full and open FAR Part 15 competitive source selection using best value tradeoff procedures. The Government anticipates a single award IDIQ cost plus fixed fee contract for an ordering period of 120 months. The NAICS code for this requirement is 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Place of Performance City and State are required system fields in this announcement and listed as Arlington, VA. At time of proposal submission, responsible sources must propose place of performance. The Statement of Work (SOW) is provided as an attachment to the RFP. The requirement is for the following services as described more thoroughly in the SOW: The core mission and function of the Center is to identify, develop and facilitate the transition of composite, polymeric, and other non-metallic manufacturing technologies to composites fabricators and other relevant industrial facilities to reduce the cost and time to build and repair key naval platforms. Potential naval applications for the composite materials include both structural and non- structural components for aircraft, surface ships, and undersea vehicles as included in the ManTech Investment Strategy. Other applications, such ground and amphibious vehicles, missiles, and other Navy and Marine Corps weapon systems, may also be included. In accomplishing its mission, the Center will work closely with the Navy?s acquisition community, naval shipyards, prime weapon system integrators, as well as other relevant industrial facilities to identify manufacturing technology issues that negatively impact transition of composite and nonmetallic products to the fleet, with respect to both cycle-time and cost. The Center will then solicit, select, perform, and manage projects to address the identified cycle-time and cost reduction issues as specified in task orders.