Opportunity

SAM #N6660426Q0369

Sole Source Research and Experimental Data Services for High-Speed Water Entry by Brigham Young University

Buyer

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport

Posted

June 01, 2026

Respond By

June 03, 2026

Identifier

N6660426Q0369

NAICS

611310, 541715

This opportunity involves the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWC DIVNPT), under the Department of the Navy, seeking sole source research and engineering services from Brigham Young University (BYU) to support advanced cavity physics measurements for the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWC DIVNPT), Office of Small Business Programs - OEMs and Vendors: - Brigham Young University (BYU) (sole source provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Experimental data generation and testing services for high-speed water entry cavity physics - Cavity pressure measurements and high-speed imaging of spheres entering water at speeds over 300 m/s using custom apparatus - Planar Laser Induced Fluorescence (PLIF) measurements for time-varying splash thickness - Technical and test reports (including experimental test matrix, pressure measurements, high-speed imaging, and PLIF results) - Engineering services in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) - Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) - Deliverables include: - Technical Report (A001): Experimental test matrix - Test Report (A002): Pressure measurements and high-speed imaging - Test Report (A003): PLIF measurements for splash thickness - Optional year for additional PLIF measurements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement to BYU due to unique research capabilities and custom experimental apparatus - Peer-reviewed journal articles are acceptable formats for deliverables - Work supports AFRL model advancement for high-speed water entry phenomena - All deliverables due by the end of the contract period; optional year for additional work - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Work performed at Brigham Young University - Delivery and government oversight at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport and Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island

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