Data Protection and Recovery Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Navy (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk) has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Data Protection and Recovery Services for the Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC) in Chesapeake, VA. This is for planning purposes to identify qualified sources for an anticipated Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. Responses are due by June 29, 2026, at 12 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The required services include secure off-site tape vaulting, protection, and preservation of magnetic media for both classified and unclassified data. Key tasks involve:
- Off-site tape vaulting for major disaster recovery and daily operations.
- Transportation of data in environmentally controlled vehicles.
- Secure vaulting and preservation of magnetic media.
- Technology for bar coding, serial labeling, and secure online status display.
- Scheduled transportation services for closed containers/vaults (267 classified/major disaster recovery, 119 unclassified, 148 classified backup).
- Dedicated Account Manager for NCDOC.
- Contractor-provided containers, weekly pickup, and return with locks.
- System for container accountability and secure exchange with authorized personnel.
- Return tape services, including 4-hour emergency options.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for planning purposes only)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Services
- Product Service Code: DA01 (Support Services for Application Development and Support)
- NAICS Code: 541519 (Small Business Size Standard: $34 million)
- Set-Aside: None specified at this planning stage; seeking information from all qualified sources.
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, 12 PM EST
- Published: June 22, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a response (limited to five pages, Times New Roman 12-point font) including:
- Company contact information, CAGE Code, and UEI.
- Business size classification.
- A capability statement demonstrating experience with the PWS requirements and past performance (within the last 5 years).
- Supporting documentation (e.g., Seaport-NxG or GSA contract details).
- Questions or feedback on the draft PWS or contract type. Responses should be emailed to Kirsten Day (kirsten.t.day.civ@us.navy.mil) and Amy Barnes.
Important Notes
This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or an obligation to award a contract. The government will not pay for information submitted and is not required to answer questions regarding this notice. All personnel performing classified tasks must have a minimum Secret clearance.