Information Technology (IT) Support Services for the Office of Naval Research Comptroller's Office (Code 08)

Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought

This RFI is issued by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) to assess the capabilities of Small Businesses in providing Information Technology (IT) and Data Analytics support services for the ONR Comptroller's Office (Code 08). The goal is to determine market capability and gather market research information, not to solicit proposals for an immediate contract award. This RFI does not guarantee future solicitations or contract awards.

The anticipated requirement involves the development, enhancement, and sustainment of a cloud-based Data and Analytics (D&A) environment. Key areas include:

• Data Science and Machine Learning

• Business Intelligence

• Application Development

• Data Visualization

• Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Data Engineering (ETL/ELT)

• Specialized Science & Technology (S&T) data analysis (e.g., bibliometrics)

• Agile project management and DevSecOps practices

• Application modernization

• Secure cloud infrastructure management (AWS, Azure)

• Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed-Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: 48 months

• Consolidation: This effort consolidates two previous contracts: ONR Code 08 IT Support Services (N0001421C4005) and a GSA Task Order (47QTCK18D0004/47QFDA24F0025).

• NAICS Code: 541512 (Size Standard: $34M)

• PSC Code: DF01 (IT Management Support Services)

• Place of Performance: Government Site, with telework options.

• Response Type: Capabilities Statement, tailored to specific questions in Parts A-G.

• Format: Organized sequentially according to the RFI questions. Maximum 10 pages.

• Submission Deadline: 6 February 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Email to Michael Lemon (michael.a.lemon.civ@us.navy.mil) and Alejandro Moreno (alejandro.moreno.civ@us.navy.mil).

• Questions: Submit questions by the specified deadline; late questions may not receive responses.

• This RFI specifically seeks to assess Small Business capabilities.

• Interested parties should identify existing IT contract vehicles (e.g., GSA 8(a) STARS III, VETS 2, Polaris, SEWP, CHESS).

• Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): ONR prefers companies avoid situations where they perform both SETA/support services and R&D work for ONR.

• Responses are not offers and do not guarantee future contract awards.

• The Government will not reimburse costs associated with preparing or participating in this RFI.

• Information provided is in draft form and subject to change.

• Respondents must confirm compliance with SAM registration, FAPIIS, VETS-4212, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC requirements.

• Specific questions cover Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM), corporate experience, technical capabilities, staffing, security, commerciality, and compliance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing various data items that a contractor will be required to submit. It specifies the format, content, frequency, and submission requirements for each data item.

This CDRL outlines the following data items:

• A001: Monthly Progress and Status Reports: Requires details on tasks accomplished, milestones, performance, schedule, cost, risk, problems encountered, recommendations, travel, and future plans. Limited to 3 pages and delivered via email.
• A002: Monthly Financial Status Reports: Requires submission using a specific template found at a provided URL, which may be updated.
• A003: Program Description Report: An annual report detailing yearly tasks, labor categories, Quality Assurance Plan Self-Assessment, Solution and Capability Technical and Process Documentation Inventory, D&A Data Sources and Provisioning Assessment, Data and Analytics Management & Performance Monitoring Dashboard Updates, and D&A Cloud Usage, Spend, and Forecast Assessment.
• A004: Staffing Plan: A monthly report detailing how the contractor plans to staff the government's requirements.
• A005: Project Management Plan: A comprehensive plan to be submitted within 30 days of the Kick-Off Meeting and updated as required.
• A006: D&A Management & Performance Monitoring: A quarterly report detailing processes for maintaining the D&A Monitoring Dashboard, data quality assurance, and verification of data pipelines.
• A007: Certification, Accreditation & ATO Documentation: Data items requested as needed by the COR for Accreditation, Certification, and ATO processes, including updates to the Annual Program Report.
• A008: Transition Plan: A plan outlining steps for a seamless transfer of contract services if a new contractor is selected, due 10 days after award.
• A010: Telework Report: A daily report detailing teleworking dates, work accomplished, and man-hours spent during telework.
• A012: Integrated Master Plan & Schedule: A quarterly updated plan containing information in accordance with the PWS and Section C.
• A013: System Security Plan and Associated Plans of Action: Required for the contractor's internal unclassified information system, due 30 days after award, with provisions for deficiency correction.
• A014: Data and Analytics Portal: An annual plan including training and documentation on portal features, Cloud-Based Infrastructure Baseline establishment, and Portal & Cloud Infrastructure Assessment.

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines specific deliverable requirements, reporting frequencies, content expectations, and submission methods for various data items throughout the contract lifecycle. Understanding these requirements is essential for accurately estimating resources, developing proposals, and ensuring contract compliance. Key submission deadlines and formats are detailed for each data item.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To establish a high-value, user-centric Data and Analytics (D&A) ecosystem at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) that empowers strategic decision-making through a cloud-based platform, impactful analytical products via the Data and Analytic Portal (DAP), fostering continuous improvement, enabling comprehensive S&T portfolio analysis, and driving increased adoption of D&A capabilities.

This PWS outlines IT support services for ONR's Comptroller's Office, Data & Analytics team, and Command Information Officer. Key areas include:

• Data, Analytics, Visualization, Business Intelligence & Data Science: Expertise in data science, BI, advanced analytics, and data visualization.
• IT Support: Routine IT support, information management, website and system design, development, documentation, and maintenance.
• Commercial Services: Leveraging commercial best practices and technologies.

Specific tasks include developing and maintaining a cloud-based D&A environment, integrating diverse data sources (acquisition data, S&T reports, experimentation results), supporting applications and databases, developing portfolio visualizations and tools, providing RDTE,N budget support, and managing ONR websites.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). Deliverables and reporting requirements are defined in the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs).

Not explicitly stated in this document, but implies government site with telework available for personnel.

• Personnel: U.S. citizens with active Secret clearance, valid for at least two years. IA/privileged access personnel require DoD 8570.01-M/8140.03 certifications. Environment certificates required.
• Technical: Cloud infrastructure support in FedRAMP-authorized environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud), compliance with cybersecurity and privacy requirements (up to Impact Level 5), support for Assessment and Authorization (A&A), development of backend services and APIs, and adherence to Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Project Management: Comprehensive project management including a Project Management Plan (PMP), Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), risk and configuration management, transition-in/out activities, and a Quality Control Plan (QCP).