This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract to Global Resolutions, Inc. for computational services and model development support for research on the depth of burial of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in estuary environments. The contract is for a firm fixed-price contract with an anticipated award date on or before May 19, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for producing interactive data processing and display packages, developing software for ocean data access, creating visualization packages, providing statistical analysis tools, installing and updating the strike35 and delft3d models, analyzing underwater projectile trajectory data, and developing penetration models. Deliverables include software packages, user manuals, and high-quality figures for scientific journal publications. The period of performance includes a base year and four option years. The work will be conducted remotely, with some onsite work required for model installations. The contractor must comply with NPS cybersecurity program requirements and the Privacy Act of **** statements are due by May 13, 2026, submitted via email only.
The notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the overall contract, but it mentions an anticipated award date on or before May 19, 2026. Specific deliverables are outlined for Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4.
The award is intended to be a sole source contract to Global Resolutions, Inc. based on their unique background knowledge, data access, and familiarity with existing models, to avoid unacceptable delays.
The minimum technical requirements include five years of experience in applying statistical, dynamical, and numerical techniques to oceanographic problems, proficiency with PC and Linux systems using MATLAB, Fortran, and C, knowledge of the strike35 model, and skills in writing efficient computer code. The minimum acceptable education is a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Oceanography.
If performance falls below the acceptable quality level (AQL), the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) will document instances and advise the contractor. Reperformance of any work for failure to perform in accordance with the specified AQL or task requirement shall be completed at the contractor's own expense.
The notice states that tasks 3. 2. 1 and 3. 8. 1 will require the contractor to do work onsite at the Oceanography Lab, SP235 in NPS, for model installations. Travel is estimated three times in the base year and three times in option year 3 for these installations.
The notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The capability statements are due by 3:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time PDT, May 13, 2026. This is the deadline for interested sources to respond to the notice of intent.