Teaming With CNST
CNST works closely with the Navy's acquisition community while teaming with the shipbuilding industry to identify manufacturing technology issues that negatively impact shipyard efficiency, both with respect to cost and time. CNST projects are specifically focused on Navy ship platforms. Industry identifies potential projects and submits those project ideas in the form of an issue paper. Projects are selected after obtaining input from Navy Program Offices. This approach allows CNST to concentrate on projects that are important to both the Navy and the shipyards that build and repair the Navy’s ships.
CNST’s preferred approach to contracting with the shipbuilding industry is to engage prospective providers early in the process to agree on the contract terms and conditions of a Base Task Order Agreement. By getting a Base Agreement in place ahead of time, individual Task Orders can be issued promptly upon ONR’s approval of specific projects, and project work can begin without delay.
Follow theses links to view CNST's typical Task Order Agreement (pdf) and a sample Task Order (pdf). Please note that these documents are examples. Specific agreements may vary from the format/content shown as a result of individual contract negotiaions.
Related Documents:
Measurement Technology System (MTS) RFP Supplements
CNST Proposal Guide
CNST Proposal Guide Supplement
Proposal Evaluation Criteria
Project Plan Instructions
Sample Cost Plus Award Fee Formats
