Engineering and Logistics Support (ELS)

Quick Summary

The Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center Acquisitions (NAVFAC EXWC) is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis for Engineering and Logistics Support (ELS) services. This market research aims to identify qualified 8(a) small businesses capable of providing comprehensive engineering, integrated product support, and technical services worldwide. Responses are due by March 9, 2026.

Purpose & Scope

NAVFAC EXWC seeks to acquire routine and surge capabilities for the development, production, fielding, sustainment, and disposal of shore, expeditionary, and ocean systems for Navy, USMC, DoD, and other expeditionary customers globally (CONUS and OCONUS). This is a follow-on requirement to Contract No. N39430-21-D-2206. The extensive scope includes:

• Personnel Administration & Program Management
• Lifecycle Integrated Product Support Services: Acquisition, analysis, documentation, risk/configuration management, reliability, maintainability, logistics, and more.
• Technical Services & Engineering Support: Specialized engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical, marine, etc.), designs, prototypes, investigations, test & evaluation, RDT&E support.
• Quality Control Plan, Budget & Financial Analysis, Risk Management
• Public Affairs Office (PAO) Support Service: Marketing, writing, event coordination, graphic design.
• Information Technology Support Services: Operations, system support, application maintenance, help desk, cloud computing, cybersecurity.
• Administrative Support Services: Office administration, procurement.
• Environmental Support Services: Engineering, investigations, remedial actions, cost estimating, records management, field sampling.

Contract Details

NAVFAC EXWC contemplates a single-award, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The services will be performed on a blended cost-reimbursable and firm-fixed-price basis. The anticipated total value is approximately $75M, with a minimum guarantee of $10,000. The contract duration will be a 60-month ordering period plus a 6-month option. Individual Task Orders are expected to range between $50,000 and $1,000,000.

Response Requirements

Interested and qualified sources, particularly 8(a) small businesses, are requested to submit information by March 9, 2026. The applicable NAICS Code is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a $25.5M size standard. Offerors must have at least five years of experience. Submittals should include:

• Company name, description, and technical capability statement.
• Minimum of two relevant projects (max 2 pages).
• Current security clearance level or eligibility.
• Contact information, CAGE code, and UEI.
• Small business program size status and socio-economic categories.
• Possible teaming arrangements.
• Confirmation of intent to submit a formal response within 30 days of RFP release.
• Confirmation of DCAA-approved accounting system and experience with cost-reimbursable contracts. Respondents should complete the attached "Sources Sought Information Sheet."

Key Dates & Contacts

• Response Due Date: March 9, 2026
• Pre-submission Inquiries Due: February 20, 2026, 1500 PT
• Published Date: January 29, 2026
• Contract Specialist: Marian Basa (marian.c.basa.civ@us.navy.mil)
• Contracting Officer: Crystal Brooks (crystal.s.brooks2.civ@us.navy.mil)

Additional Notes

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. The government will not award a contract based solely on this notice. A Q&A document clarifies that companies demonstrating experience in one or more identified service areas may be considered, though the eventual awardee must demonstrate capability for all. The "Sources Sought Information Sheet" is crucial for providing detailed qualifications. Proprietary data should be clearly marked.