H30 Engineering 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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), under the Department of the Navy, is seeking proposals for H30 Engineering Services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity is for professional engineering, technical, and support services for the Missile Systems, Threat Engineering, and Weapons Effectiveness Division (H30). The contract aims to support the research, development, test, and evaluation (RDTE) of weapon control systems, advanced weapon systems, missile systems, and the implementation of a new Virtual Operational Missile (VOM) simulator. Proposals are due by June 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal services including system, mechanical, electrical, computer hardware and software engineering, design and technical direction, configuration management (CM), logistics support, technician services, project management, accounting, technical writing, information assurance (IA), and system administration. This support covers all technical and engineering stages from development to fielding for US and US-provided Foreign Military Sales (FMS) systems. Key requirements include hardware/software development, fabrication, integration, testing, documentation, cybersecurity, life cycle support, rapid turnaround travel (CONUS/OCONUS), and analysis of operational scenarios and weapon system effectiveness.
Contract Details
This is a Level of Effort (term) Task Order with a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) pricing arrangement for labor, Cost Only for specific CLINs, and Not Separately Priced (NSP) for data items. The period of performance includes a Base Year (August 2027 - August 2028) and four Option Years (August 2028 - August 2032), with a surge option available. This is a follow-on to Contract No. N0017819D7754, Task Order No. N0017822F3018. The primary contractor facility must be located within 60 miles of NSWCDD, Dahlgren, VA.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
The contract requires compliance with numerous DoD and Navy directives, specific security clearances (SECRET, TOP SECRET, SCI eligibility) for personnel, and adherence to environmental and safety regulations. Government Furnished Property (GFP) includes NMCI and RDT&E Laptops. The Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) specifies various data items such as monthly reports, technical reports, cybersecurity test plans, and a counterfeit prevention plan. The Software Development Plan (CDRL A010) requirement has been removed.
Eligibility & Submission
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for eligible SeaPort-NxG Small Business Prime Contractors. Proposals must be submitted via the PIEE Solicitation Module. Offerors must register for PIEE accounts. The Personnel Qualifications Guide (J.4) details required education, experience, and qualifications for various labor categories, including eight Key Personnel positions. Past performance references must be "within the last five (5) years."
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on Best Value Source Selection procedures. Technical (Factor 1) is more important than Past Performance (Factor 2), and both combined are significantly more important than the Cost Proposal (Factor 3). The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines how contractor performance will be monitored.
Important Dates
- Questions Due: June 12, 2026
- Proposal Due: June 24, 2026, 12:00 PM local time
- Proposal Validity: 460 days from proposal due date
Additional Notes
The government will consider increasing page limitations for the SOW response to 50 pages and for each scenario to 20 pages in the official RFP. 9-point font is acceptable for tables, graphics, and charts if legible.