What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking commercial services for Submarine Tactical Oceanography (TAC-O) training, specifically through a sole source contract with Secret Squirrel, LLC. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses under NAICS 611430, with a small business standard of $15 million. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis, covering a base year and four option years. Interested parties should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning they should track the opportunity rather than submit bids.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the information in
FAR Subpart 12.201-1, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) found at FAR Part 12, as supplemented with the
additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will
not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined
synopsis/solicitation SHALL be made available on the following websites:
➢ System for Award Management (SAM) – https://www.sam.gov/
The reference number is N0018926QL164. The proposed contract action is for commercial services, in accordance with the
Performance Work Statement (PWS). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611430 and the
Small Business Standard is $15M. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC
2025-05 and DFARS Change Notice 2025025. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable
clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at the following websites:
➢ https://www.acquistion.gov/browse/index/far
➢ https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notices.html
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department, Fleet
Directorate intends to solicit – on behalf of the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) – Secret Squirrel, LLC.
(CAGE: 9YVB3) on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 12.102(a). The instant requirement is to provide training
services with a curriculum derived from submarine tactical operations. The resultant contract will be issued on a firm-fixed-
price (FFP) basis and will contain a one (1) year base period, with four (4) subsequent option periods, as follows:
➢ 01 July 2026 through 30 June 2027
➢ 01 July 2027 through 30 June 2028
➢ 01 July 2028 through 30 June 2029
➢ 01 July 2029 through 30 June 2030
➢ 01 July 2030 through 30 June 2031
The sole source justification is as follows:
Based on the documented training requirements and the market research comparison of Secret Squirrel LLC and various
Department of War (DoW) entities as well as accredited US Universities, Secret Squirrel LLC is the only vendor capable of
delivering all eight training requirements in a single training package on site at NAVOCEANO.
NOTICE:
THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 12.201-
1.
TO THE EXTENT THAT THE TERMS APPEAR IN THE SOLICITATION, THE TERMS “RFP”, “OFFER”,
“PROPOSAL”, AND “OFFEROR” SHALL MEAN “RFQ”, “QUOTE”, AND “QUOTER”, RESPECTIVELY.
FAR 52.216-1 “Type of Contract” (APR 1984):
The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation.
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WOMEN-OWNED SMALL
BUSINESS (WOSB)
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF
2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE
DATE
4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE
DATE
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect
calls)
8. OFFER DUE DATE/
LOCAL TIME
9. ISSUED BY
13b. RATING
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
CODE
15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE
18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE 17a. CONTRACTOR/
OFFEROR
CODE
FACILITY
CODE
CODE
TELEPHONE NUMBER
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN
OFFER
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK
BELOW IS CHECKED
REQUEST
FOR QUOTE
(RFQ)
INVITATION
FOR BID
(IFB)
REQUEST
FOR
PROPOSAL
(RFP)
SEE ADDENDUM
19.
ITEM NUMBER
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY
22.
UNIT
23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH
AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND
ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SPECIFIED
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER
DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED
31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)
31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR
NORTH AMERICAN
INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION
STANDARD (NAICS):
SIZE STANDARD:
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER
THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES
AND ALLOCATIONS
SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)
SET ASIDE: % FOR:
11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON
BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION
UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED
SEE SCHEDULE
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3
AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA
8(A)
ECONOMICALLY
DISADVANTAGED
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL
BUSINESS (EDWOSB)
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
(SDVOSB)
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SMALL BUSINESS
NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.
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Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation
Submarine Tactical Operations Training
N0018926QL164
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Continuation of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs
Additional Information/Notes
Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount
0001
Base Period Submarine Tactical Operations Training in
accordance with the Performance Work Statement
*Note: Base period includes course development and t…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.