The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL-SSC) has a requirement
for Satellite, Avionics, and Communications Systems Support.  The scope of this effort encompasses the
design,development, implementation and maintenance of satellite, avionics and
communications systems and their associated test systems, hardware and software. The Contractor shall perform managerial and technical efforts for the
continuation of ongoing efforts and the commencement of new efforts directed
toward the development of hardware and software for satellite, avionics and
communications systems and subsystems.  The Contractor shall perform, manage, direct and report on all of the
tasks and activities taking place under the scope defined in the SOW.  The tasks defined in the SOW will require
work both on-site at NRL and at the Contractor’s facility.  The engineering tasks to be performed shall
include a.) Satellite and Communication Systems Design and Development efforts;
b.) Tactical Communication Development and Engineering efforts; and c.) Efforts
associated with Maritime Awareness.  Detailed requirements, including a detailed statement of work, personnel
requirements, and contract data requirements, will be included in the
solicitation file.  The anticipated
period of performance for any resulting contract will be a base year with four
option years. The anticipated level of effort is 38,050 hours yearly, or
190,250 total hours if all options are exercised.  This solicitation is a full-and-open
competition. The Government anticipates award of a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Research
and Development Contract for the requirements. The incumbent contractor is
Mnemonics performing under a CPFF contract with an approximate value of $25M.  NRL uses Electronic Commerce (EC) to issue
RFPs and amendments to RFPs. This solicitation and any amendments to it will be
available via the Internet starting approximately fifteen (15) days after
publication of this announcement at the URL address provided below.  Printed copies of this RFP will not be
provided. http://heron.nrl.navy.mil/contracts/rfplist.htm

The purpose of this modification is clarify that this solicitation is 100% total small business set aside and not full-and-open competition.