Opportunity
SAM #N0016726Q1155
Engineering Services and Technical Support for Eight Aphros Units at NSWC Carderock
Buyer
NUWC Carderock
Posted
August 17, 2026
Respond By
August 25, 2026
Identifier
N0016726Q1155
NAICS
541715, 541990, 541330
NSWC Carderock Division, part of the Department of the Navy under NAVSEA, is seeking engineering services and technical support for eight Aphros underwater electric field sensing units developed by Quasar Federal Systems, Inc. (QFS). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) - Procurement Office - OEM Highlight: - Quasar Federal Systems, Inc. (QFS) is the sole manufacturer and provider of Aphros sensors and related technical support - Products/Services Requested: - Engineering support for eight (8) Aphros units, including: - Pre-deployment preparation and shipment - On-site technical support during the Multi-Influence Mine Exercise (MIMEX) event in Hawaii - Post-deployment support and operational verification - Evaluation and reporting on three Qmax units for potential restoration - Development of technical data packages, condition found reports, and training SOPs - Product Line Items: - Eight Aphros sensors (no part numbers specified) - Pre-deployment support for eight Aphros units - On-site engineering services during and after MIMEX event - Planning and evaluation for Qmax unit revival - Services Line Items: - Engineering support for installation, operation, and uninstallation of Aphros sensors - Personnel to provide technical support before, during, and after deployments - Unique Requirements: - Sole source procurement due to QFS being the only OEM capable of meeting technical and support requirements - Support includes both technical operation and logistics (shipping, setup, breakdown) - Evaluation and restoration planning for legacy Qmax units - Deliverables include technical data packages and condition reports - SBA set-aside under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services) - Period of performance is within two months of contract award, with on-site support estimated for one week each during deployment and post-deployment phases
Description
Naval Surface Warfare, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), has procurement requests for eight (8) Aphros units that will be operated during system deployments at an upcoming event. See Statement of Work (SOW) for detailed description.