Contractor Incentives (Seeking Industry Comments)
The Office of Naval Research is seeking industry feedback on proposed contract language to incentivize personnel retention and deliverable quality through new metrics. The proposal includes specific invoicing adjustments, where monthly invoices can be reduced by 5% for substandard procurement packages or by 2% for purchase requests, and a final invoice can be reduced by 5% if annual contractor turnover exceeds 10%. Contractors may invoice up to 95% of monthly labor funds, with the remaining balance subject to a three-business-day approval review. Comments on the proposed structure and its impacts are requested by 1600 Eastern on April 6, 2026. No specific budget or performance location is detailed in this request.