AN/SPQ-15 Production and Installation Support Services

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to vendor questions regarding the SAM.gov opportunity notice.

• Response Date: The "Original Response Date" of 29 April 2026 in the SAM.gov notice metadata signifies the final day to request a TEAMS link for Industry Day.
• Capability Statement Due Date: The "25 May 2026" mentioned in the Schedule paragraph of the notice is the deadline for submitting capability statements.

This Q&A clarifies key dates related to Industry Day participation and capability statement submissions.

Sources Sought / Advance Notice

This document is an advance notice and sources sought request for the AN/SPQ-15 Production and Installation Support Services. The purpose is to solicit information regarding industry capabilities for the production and sustainment of the AN/SPQ-14(V) Advanced Sensor Distribution Systems (ASDS), AN/SPQ-15(V) Data Distribution Systems (DDS), and future distribution systems for U.S. Navy ships, land-based sites, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) ships.

• Production and sustainment of specific sensor distribution systems.

• Support for U.S. Navy ships, land-based sites, and FMS ships.

• Estimated total of 76.25 Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) over a 60-month period (12-month base year + four 12-month option periods).

• Key labor categories include Computer Programmer IV, Engineer Systems IV, Manager Program/Project III, Specialist Integrated Logistics Support IV, and Technical Writer Supervisory.

• The government contemplates award of a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Order.

• Period of Performance: 12-month base period plus four 12-month option periods (total 60 months).

• This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). Information is for planning purposes.

• Capability statements are due by 1600 EST on May 25, 2026, via email to the Contract Specialist.

• Capability statements should not exceed 10 pages (font size 10 or greater).

• A set-aside determination has not yet been made; responses will inform this decision.

• A set-aside determination has not been made. Responses will be used to determine set-aside status.

• Mandatory requirements include a SECRET Facility Clearance Level (FCL) and SECRET Personnel Clearance Level (PCL) for personnel directly supporting the Task Order (except Management and Support personnel).

• A virtual Industry Day will be held on April 30, 2026.

• The incumbent contractor is Frontier Electronics Systems Corp (FES).

• Responses should include company description, CAGE code, UEI, business size status, relevant experience, personnel qualifications, and any potential "similarly situated entity" arrangements.

• All communications must be coordinated through the cognizant Contract Specialist.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the Statement of Work (SOW) for the Contractor to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA) by providing services related to the SPQ-15 capability.

The SOW details tasks required for the Contractor to support the SPQ-15 capability, including:

• Production and Delivery (C.3.1)
• Engineering Services (C.3.2)
• Technical Services (C.3.3)
• Configuration Management and Integrated Logistics Support (C.3.4)
• Obsolescence Mitigation (C.3.5)
• Cybersecurity Support (C.3.6)

Key activities within these areas include:

• Production and delivery of equipment and software based on approved Technical Data Packages (TDPs).

• Correction of issues identified during testing or fleet operations.

• Use of an Engineering Change Proposal process for changes.

• Compliance with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Production Acceptance Testing (PAT).

• Development and delivery of system models, designs, and technical documentation.

• Installation support, repairs, and sustainment.

• Configuration management and integrated logistics support.

• Obsolescence management and cybersecurity support.

• Compliance with DISA STIGs for all hardware and software.

• Successful completion of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Production Acceptance Testing (PAT).

• Delivery of equipment and software in accordance with approved TDPs and industry standards.

• Formal documentation of any STIG requirement deviations.

• 24-month warranty for production or repaired equipment.

Not explicitly detailed in the provided excerpt, but implies ongoing support and delivery for the SPQ-15 capability.

• Adherence to DISA STIGs.
• Use of Government-approved FAT procedures.
• Provision of technical data and documentation to the Government.
• Compliance with specific military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-2073/1E, DOD-STD-2106A).
• Cybersecurity services including RMF package development and continuous monitoring.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "A. Recommended Labor Mix," provides a suggested labor mix for offerors to consider when developing their proposals. It serves as a reference to help potential bidders understand the government's expectation for the overall distribution of skills required for the effort. Offerors are not strictly bound by this mix but must explain any deviations in their Staffing Plan Narrative.

• A table detailing various "Labor Categories" (e.g., Computer Programmer IV, Engineer, Systems IV, Technical Writer).

• For each category, estimated hours are provided for a Base Period and four Option Years, along with a "Total" column.

• The table includes a "Labor Surge" row with corresponding hours.

• The document emphasizes that offerors' proposals may not deviate from the total number of hours included in Section A.

• Helps bidders understand the government's anticipated staffing needs and skill distribution.

• Provides a baseline for developing their own staffing plans and cost proposals.

• Highlights the importance of justifying any deviations from the recommended labor mix to avoid potential cost adjustments or weaknesses during evaluation.