MINE HUNTING IN CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT (MHCE PA) ACOUSTIC COMMUNICATIONS (ACOMMS) EXP
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER
Location
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Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Special Notice
Service / NAICS
Engineering Services
NAICS 541330
Set-Aside
SBA
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER involves engineering services. This is a SBA set-aside procurement. Responses are due by Apr 14, 2026 (4 days remaining).
Contract Description
The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to comply with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 206.302-1(d) posting requirement. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) intends to award a FFP contract on a sole source basis to DelResearch, LLC 128 Route 6a Sandwich, MA 02563., United States (CAGE Code 4NE49) This requirement is not suitable for full and open competition for the following reasons. The Mine Hunting in Challenging Environments Participation Agreement (MHCE PA) between the U.S and Singapore has conducted joint experimentations to advance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) ? based mine hunting in complex undersea environments such as the straits of Singapore. DelResearch developed the Popoto acoustic modems that were used in experiments ...
Timeline
Posted Date
Mar 30, 2026
Response Deadline
Apr 14, 2026
4 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
This is a SBA set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
This falls under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required SBA certification
- ✓You have direct experience in engineering services
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER before
Harder to Win If…
- !Only 4 days remaining to prepare your response
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this SBA contract?
This opportunity requires SBA certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Apr 14, 2026.
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