MYNAVY HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SOLUTIONS MANPOWER AND PERSONNEL SYSTEMS *SEAPORT SB SET-ASIDE*

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains responses to questions submitted by potential offerors regarding RFP N6523626R3100.

• AWS Openness: The government is open to approaches leveraging existing Naval Enterprise capabilities, including Flank Speed (Azure Gov), Azure Local, Flank Speed Edge, and GitHub, in addition to AWS. Offerors should address technical understanding based on evaluation criteria.
• Due Date Extension: The RFP amendment will extend the due date to February 25th and the date for questions to February 20th, due to a government shutdown and synchronization issues.
• Tools: The government currently uses Serena Dimensions for source control and is adopting GitLab. For CI/CD and DEVSECOPS, tools in use or consideration include GitLab Ultimate, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes, Fortify, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS GovCloud, and Artifactory. Automated testing tools are not currently used by development teams.
• Security Clearance: Personnel associated with the contract shall possess a SECRET personnel security clearance (PCL) for access, as per PWS Section 8.2.1.
• Oral Presentations: Oral presentations will be conducted via Teams. Presenters can talk privately during the 15-minute preparation for Element A4. No external assistance is permitted during preparation. Presenters must be individuals proposed to perform under the labor categories. Substitution requests should be made promptly.
• Pricing Model: Offerors should review the PWS and consider its relation to performance requirements. For SCLS labor categories, an annual labor escalation rate of at least 3.0% is required. For professional labor categories, offerors should propose an escalation rate based on historical data or accepted indexes, with supporting rationale in the Cost/Price Proposal narrative.
• Subcontractors: Subcontractors may submit unsanitized packages directly to the Contracting Specialist. They should create their own separate proposal submission in PIEE under their respective Account/CAGE code and may include the Prime Contractor's information. The Subcontract Pricing Model should be delivered in Excel file type, not PDF.

Several clarifications impact proposal preparation, including the extension of deadlines, guidance on tool usage, security clearance requirements, detailed instructions for oral presentations, and specifics regarding the pricing model and subcontractor submissions. An upcoming RFP amendment will address some of these points, including removing specific PWS sections and revising delivery schedules.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions and answers related to RFP N6523626R3100, providing clarifications on various aspects of the solicitation.

• Proposal Submission: Offerors should address evaluation criteria in Provision L-317, Factor A, focusing on technical understanding, innovative approaches, efficiency, and risk mitigation. Responses demonstrating understanding of emerging technologies are more valuable.

• Deadlines: An RFP amendment will extend the due date to February 25th and the date for questions to February 20th.

• Tools: The government uses Serena Dimensions for source control and is moving towards GitLab. Current CI/CD and DEVSECOPS tools include GitLab Ultimate, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes, Fortify, SonarQube, Trivy, AWS GovCloud, and Artifactory. Automated testing is not heavily utilized by development teams.

• Work Location: Government facilities are provided for specific labor categories at NIWC Atlantic, New Orleans, LA. Government site labor categories must perform work at the Government site. The COR will make situational decisions on alternate work locations.

• Security Clearance: A SECRET personnel security clearance (PCL) is required for the majority of personnel.

• Oral Presentations: Presentations will be conducted via Teams. Offerors will have 15 minutes to prepare for the on-the-spot scenario (Element A4). Presenters may talk privately during preparation but cannot reach back to external personnel. Only three individuals proposed for labor categories can present.

• Pricing: The minimum rate for most IT computer-related categories is $27.63 per hour. Offerors considering IT computer categories as professional must state this in their Cost/Price Proposal narrative. An annual labor escalation rate of at least 3.0% is required for SCLS labor categories.

• Subcontractors: Subcontractors may submit unsanitized packages directly to the Contracting Specialist and should create their own separate proposal submission in PIEE under their own account/CAGE code. They may include the Prime Contractor's information on their documentation.

• An RFP amendment will address PWS sections related to the Computer Programmer IV (SCA 14074) LCAT and clarify Option Year 2 and 3 dates.

• The document clarifies requirements for remote vs. on-site work, tool usage, security clearances, and oral presentation logistics, impacting how offerors prepare their proposals and presentations.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to Solicitation N6523626R31000002, originally issued on 16 Jan 2026, makes the following changes:

• Response Due Date Extended: The deadline for proposal submission has been moved from 05 Feb 2026 to 25 Feb 2026.

• Period of Performance Update: The Period of Performance for Option Line Item 6002AA has been adjusted to 15 Jun 2028 to 14 Jun 2029.

• PWS Updates:

  • Paragraph 5.4.2 (Non-Key Personnel) has been revised to remove the mention of PWS related tasking sections.
  • Paragraph 8.6 (SAAR Plan) has been added.

• Section L Update: Language regarding SCLS computer labor categories and Cost Factor has been updated, referencing L-328 instead of L-329.

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form (Response Due Date)

• Section F - Deliveries or Performance (Period of Performance for CLIN 6002AA)

• PWS (Paragraphs 5.4.2 and 8.6)

• Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters (SCLS labor categories and Cost Factor)

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to 25 Feb 2026.

• Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment. The original solicitation's submission instructions for amendments apply.

Amendment / Modification

• The proposal due date for the solicitation has been extended.

• Solicitation N6523626R31000001

• The proposal due date has been extended. The original solicitation was dated 16 Jan 2026, and this amendment is effective 21 Jan 2026. The specific new due date is not detailed in this amendment but is indicated as extended.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Task Order Request for Proposal (TORFP) for MyNavy Human Resources (HR) Information Technology (IT) Solutions Manpower and Personnel Systems services. It is a Small Business Set-Aside specifically for SeaPort-Next Generation (NxG) Small Business Contract Holders only. The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic is issuing this solicitation.

• The document outlines the "Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs" (Section B), "Description/Specifications/Statement of Work" (Section C), and "Deliveries or Performance" (Section F).

• Section C references an attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) (RFP Attachment #5) for detailed requirements.

• The total estimated staff hours of direct labor (X) is 329,000. The Estimated Funded Staff Hours are TBD.

• The contract type is Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Level of Effort (LOE).

• The solicitation number is N6523626R3100.

• The period of performance for the base year (Line Item 6000AA) is from 15 Jun 2026 to 14 Jun 2027. Option periods are also detailed.

• The contract is incrementally funded.

• Proposals are due no later than 12:00 PM Eastern time on 13 February 2026.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Manager Module.

• Evaluation will be based on Factor A (Technical Understanding) and Factor B (Cost/Price).

• The award will be made to the technically superior offeror with a fair and reasonable price.

• No tradeoff will be made between non-cost factors and cost/price.

• This is a Small Business Set-Aside for SeaPort-Next Generation (NxG) Small Business Contract Holders Only.

• The incumbent contractor is Aries Systems International, Inc.

• Various FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to small business, subcontracting limitations, and representations and certifications.