Electronic Armor Support

Quick Summary

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is soliciting proposals for Electronic Armor (EA) Support through a Brand Name Request for Quotation (RFQ), Notice N0017826QC603. This opportunity specifically targets products and services manufactured by NightWing Intelligence Solutions LLC. The requirement is justified as "other than full and open competition" due to a Secretary of War (SECWAR) mandate and the absence of known alternatives. The scope encompasses critical software licenses, engineering services, and technical support for EA-integrated systems. Proposals are due by June 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST.

Opportunity Details

• Agency: Department of the Navy, NSWC Dahlgren
• Notice ID: N0017826QC603
• Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
• NAICS: 541330 (Engineering Services)
• PSC: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services)
• Set-Aside: Brand Name / Other Than Full and Open Competition (Justified Sole Source)
• Place of Performance: Primarily Dahlgren, VA, with on-site engineering support also at Patuxent River, MD.

Scope of Work

This requirement involves the procurement of specific NightWing Intelligence Solutions LLC products and associated services:

• Software Licenses: Qty 2 EA Packager (Perpetual), Qty 30 EA-OS Execution Enabler with Boot Shield-2026, Qty 51 EA-OS Execution Enabler - Specialized-2026.
• Services: Qty 2 Level 4 Services Packages for Calendar Year 2026, plus options for maintenance and specialized services for up to four additional 12-month periods.
• Engineering Services: Integration, tailoring, and testing of EA products on government systems, including providing draft code, utilities, user manuals, and training materials.
• Technical Support: Provision of technical support via unclassified email, unclassified phone, and classified phone systems.
• On-site Support: Engineering support for program technical interchange meetings, software integration events, and test events at government locations.
• Program Management: Technical leadership and coordination of development efforts.

Contract & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price.
• Basis for Award: Brand Name (NightWing Intelligence Solutions LLC).
• Period of Performance: A 12-month base period after receipt of order, with four optional 12-month periods extending through 2030.
• Proposal Due: June 19, 2026, by 5:00 p.m. EST.
• Anticipated Award: July 18, 2026.
• Published: May 20, 2026.

Key Requirements & Evaluation

• Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
• Authorized Reseller: Bidders are required to provide documentation from NightWing Intelligence Solutions LLC confirming their status as an authorized reseller or distributor. Quotations submitted without this documentation may not be considered.
• Pricing: All costs, including shipping to Dahlgren, VA, and any tariff/duty charges, must be included in the quoted price. Offerors are encouraged to submit published or historical pricing data to support price analysis.
• Award Basis: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.
• Security: The contract requires a SECRET facility security clearance and personnel with favorably-adjudicated T3 background investigations or interim clearances. Contractors will access, store, and generate classified information and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), adhering to DD Form 254 requirements.
• Deliverables: Key deliverables include a Technical Data Package (TDP) for interface and user documentation (CDRL A001) and monthly status reports (CDRL A002).
• Government-Furnished Property (GFP): The government will provide 20 Apricorn 500GB Aegis Fortress L3 Encrypted Portable SSDs.

Contact Information

• Contracting POC: Lee Ann Mizelle, lee.a.mizelle.civ@us.navy.mil, (540) 742-8050.
• Questions: Submit questions via email to Lee Ann Mizelle, referencing Synopsis/Solicitation Number N0017826QC603 in the subject line, prior to the RFQ closing.