Purpose: The mission and technical capabilities of the NSWC Carderock Division enable the Carderock Division to work with commercial entities (private industry, academia, government (local, state and federal) and U.S. maritime industries). In the past, now and in the future, both industry and academia share a vital interest in the Carderock Division’s technical capabilities in research, ship design, materials and systems. An option available to work with the Carderock Division is a Work with Private Parties Agreement.  

Definition: A WWPP agreement is a contractual agreement that provides technical testing services, other services, use of our facility, use of our equipment and products to commercial entities for an agreed upon fee. This working alliance is beneficial to the Navy and the commercial entity, it reduces operating cost and strengthen technical authority, and it enhances commercialization of dual-use technologies, and increases private sector access to defense-unique capabilities. 

Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division is authorized to place agreements under Statutes of Authority:

1. 10 U.S.C. §8673: Model Basin Investigation of Hull Design – Testing services
2. 10 U.S.C. §4892(a)(3): - Availability of samples, drawings, information, equipment, materials, and certain services
3. 10 U.S.C. §4892(a)(4):  Availability of samples, drawings, information, equipment, materials, and certain services
4. 10 U.S.C. §2563:  Articles and Services of Industrial Facilities: Sale to Persons Outside the Department of Defense

Process: The commercial entity contacts the NSWC Carderock Division and requests a proposal. A technical point of contact (TPOC) will discuss the work effort with the commercial entity and make a preliminary determination as to the appropriateness of the request and establish a SOW, determine cost, delivery date, schedule, etc.  The commercial entity and the technical POC will complete specific documentation for exchange, review and approval. Upon approval from the Commanding Officer (CO) and the Technical Director (TD) the private party will be asked to sign the WWPP agreement and NSWCCD will provide final signature. Funding is provided/processed and the work effort can commence.

Framework:

• Unlimited dollar value
• Agreement duration 5-year interval
• Letter of non-competition required from the Private Party
• Approval by the Commanding Officer and Technical Director required
• Commence of work after execution of agreement and advance payment

Point of Contact: 

Odean Cameron

NSWCCD

Technology Transfer

odean.cameron.civ@us.navy.mil

301-227-3604

240-481-1214

For additional information or any questions, contact the Work with Private Party Office:

Phone: 301-227-3604