Submarine Tactical Oceanography (TAC-O) Training

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation #
N0018926QL164
NAICS
611430
PSC
U099
Posted
June 4, 2026
Response due
June 11, 2026

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. *** SEE PAGE TWO FOR SOLICITATION *** -- 1 of 35 -- 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. -- 2 of 35 -- Solicitation/Contract Form Continuation Submarine Tactical Operations Training N0018926QL164 Page 2 of 34 -- 3 of 35 -- 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

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