Code 70 Business Services - Advance Notice

SOL #: N66604-26-R-3005Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NUWC DIV NEWPORT

NEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, United States

Place of Performance

Newport, RI

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

National Defense R&D Services; Defense Related Activities; R&D Administrative Expenses (AC34)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6d065222049f4545a9294bad3e0e95dc/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 5, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 12, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 17, 2026, 7:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Ranges, Engineering and Analysis Department (Code 70) has issued an Advance Notice for an upcoming Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside opportunity. This requirement is for business services encompassing program, project, financial, and office management, to be awarded as a term-type Task Order under the SeaPort-NxG Multiple Award Contract (MAC). A DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) is attached for review. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated in February 2026, with an estimated award in FY2026 Q4.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive business services to support various Code 70 programs. This includes program management, financial analysis, project management, general equipment management, and office management. Support will be provided for specialized programs and systems such as the Advanced Instrumentation Systems Technology (AIST) Program and AUTEC, which are related to undersea warfare, marine mammals, and electronic systems.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Term-type Task Order with Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Cost Reimbursable (CR) provisions.
Vehicle: SeaPort-NxG Multiple Award Contract (MAC).
Estimated Level of Effort (CPFF): 165,600 man-hours.
Period of Performance: One (1) Base Year and four (4) option years.
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
NAICS: 541330
PSC: AC34
Anticipated RFP Release: February 2026 (with a 30-day RFP period).
Estimated Award: FY2026 Q4.
Current Provider: Services are currently provided by LMR Technical Group LLC under N00178-21-D-9184/N6660423F3000.

Place of Performance

Services will primarily be performed at NUWCDIVNPT (Newport, RI) and AUTEC (West Palm Beach, FL) detachments. Travel to various locations, including AUTEC Andros Island, Bahamas, and other specified facilities, is anticipated.

Special Requirements & Evaluation

A Secret Facility Clearance Level and Secret Safeguarding Clearance Level are required.
The contractor must adhere to numerous applicable documents, including guidance on project management, financial administration, equipment policies, and security protocols (NISPOM, CUI).
Performance will be evaluated based on technical quality, cost control, schedule/timeliness, management, and regulatory compliance.
Award will be based on a trade-off process.
Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) and Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCOI) apply.