Engineering and Logistics Support (ELS)
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 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 for Navy, USMC, DoD, and other expeditionary customers worldwide. The planned procurement is a single-award, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an estimated value of $75M. Responses are due by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement encompasses a broad range of services, including but not limited to:
- Personnel Administration, Program Management, and Lifecycle Integrated Product Support.
- Technical Services: Specialized engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical, electronic, marine, naval architecture, ocean systems, system engineering, test and evaluation, data analysis), technical research, position papers, and engineering support (design, documentation, warfighter support, safety, software, technical assistance).
- Investigations & Development: Conducting engineering investigations, developing prototype solutions, and performing test and evaluations of shore, ocean, and expeditionary systems.
- Programmatic & Analysis Support: RDT&E programmatic, engineering, and test support, amphibious engineering analysis, integrated product support management, product support analysis, and logistics product data development.
- Management & Control: Configuration management support, quality control, budget and financial analysis, and risk management.
- Ancillary Services: Public Affairs Office (PAO) support, Information Technology support (operations, system support, application maintenance, help desk, cybersecurity), Administrative support, and Environmental support (engineering, investigations, remedial actions, cost estimating, records management, field sampling).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Contract Type: Single Award, Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
- Set-Aside: Competitive 8(a) Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 541330, Engineering Services (Size Standard: $25.5M)
- Estimated Value: Approximately $75,000,000
- Contract Duration: 60-month ordering period with a 6-month option
- Minimum Guarantee: $10,000 for the initial Task Order
- Individual Task Orders: Expected to range between $50,000 and $1,000,000
Submission Requirements
Interested 8(a) small businesses with at least five (5) years of relevant experience must submit the following:
- Company name, brief description, and technical capability statement.
- Minimum of two (2) relevant project descriptions (max 2 pages per project), detailing experience as prime or subcontractor, contracting agency, and scope.
- Current security clearance level or eligibility.
- Company contact information, CAGE code, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Small business status and all applicable socio-economic certifications.
- Information on possible teaming arrangements.
- Confirmation of intent to submit a formal response to a future solicitation within 30 days of its release.
- Confirmation of a DCAA-approved accounting system and experience with cost-reimbursable contracts. Respondents are requested to 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
- 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 or commitment to award a contract. Respondents will not be notified of evaluation results. Proprietary data should be clearly marked.