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/64e846714fd14d549d3431c5d9d7b9ee/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 5, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 12, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 24, 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 upcoming requirements for business services under the SeaPort-NxG Multiple Award Contract (MAC). These services will support various Code 70 programs in areas such as program, project, financial, and office management. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. An RFP is anticipated for release in February 2026, with an estimated award in FY2026 Q4.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive business services to NUWCDIVNPT Code 70, including program, financial, and office management. This encompasses support for critical programs like the Advanced Instrumentation Systems Technology (AIST) Program, AUTEC, and other specialized undersea warfare, marine mammal, and electronic systems initiatives. Services also involve financial analysis, project management, general equipment management, and office administration. Performance will primarily be at NUWCDIVNPT (Newport, RI) and AUTEC (West Palm Beach, FL) detachments, with anticipated travel to locations such as AUTEC Andros Island, Bahamas.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Term-type Task Order with Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Cost Reimbursable (CR) provisions, issued under SeaPort-NxG MAC.
Estimated Level of Effort (LOE): 165,600-man hours for CPFF tasking.
Period of Performance (PoP): One (1) Base Year and four (4) option years.
Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).
Anticipated RFP Release: February 2026 (30-day RFP period).
Estimated Award: FY2026 Q4.
Published Date: February 12, 2026.

Requirements & Evaluation

This requirement necessitates a Secret Facility Clearance Level and Secret Safeguarding Clearance Level. The contractor must adhere to various applicable documents, including guidance on project management, financial administration, equipment policies, and security protocols (NISPOM, CUI). Government Furnished Information (GFI) and Government Furnished Property (GFP) will be provided. Award will be based on a trade-off process, with performance evaluated on technical quality, cost control, schedule/timeliness, management, and regulatory compliance.