N0001426R3002 DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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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 Office of Naval Research (ONR) has released a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP), N0001426R3002, for Ocean Battle Sensing Support for Code 32. This opportunity is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside and is open only to contractors holding a SeaPort Next Generation IDIQ contract. The purpose of this draft is to solicit industry comments prior to the formal RFP release, anticipated around March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement seeks extensive administrative, financial, and technical support services to enable maritime domain access and distributed operations for naval forces. Key tasks include administrative support for programs, financial requirements analysis, and technical support in areas such as High Performance Computing (HPC) and cybersecurity. Specific roles outlined include On-Site Support Staff Leader, HPC Specialist, Program Analyst, and Senior Program Analyst/Financial SME. Cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 is required. The place of performance is Arlington, VA.
Contract Details
The anticipated award is a Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort Task Order with Cost Reimbursement (no fee) for Other Direct Cost (ODC) CLINs. The period of performance is expected to be from September 14, 2026, to September 13, 2031, with a potential for a six-month extension. The NAICS Code is 541330 with a size standard of $41.5M. The incumbent contractor is Allegient Defense, Inc.
Submission & Evaluation (Formal RFP)
Formal proposals, once the RFP is released, will need to be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module. Offerors must register for a PIEE account following provided instructions. Evaluation will proceed in three phases: Technical Proposal (Phase I), Past Performance (Phase II), and Price Analysis (Phase III). The technical approach is the most important factor, followed by Past Performance, and then Price. Offerors must demonstrate understanding, provide specific approaches, and include key personnel qualifications and resumes. A minimum of three relevant past performance examples is required.
Key Dates & Actions
- DRAFT Comments Due: March 13, 2026, by 1500 Eastern.
- Formal RFP Release: Anticipated around March 6, 2026.
- Formal Q&A Period: Will be 5 business days once the formal RFP is posted.
- Contact for Draft Comments: Ms. Vivian Truman at vivian.m.truman2.civ@us.navy.mil.
- PIEE Assistance: disa.global.servicedesk.mbx.eb-ticket-requests@mail.mil or (866)-618-5988.