N0017826R4403 Rapid Prototyping

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for the delivery of tactical systems to the warfighter, focusing on prototype development, hardware fabrication, and project management.

• Provide prototype development, including hardware fabrication for prototypes or higher volume units and kits.

• Conduct engineering design, development, and testing.

• Develop drawings, bills of materials, and perform design and manufacturability analysis.

• Deliver technical specifications and Requirement Traceability Matrixes (RTMs).

• Fabricate hardware, including complete systems or series of pre-production systems.

• Manufacture and deliver test tools for Acceptance Testing.

• Conduct repairs to tactical and testing equipment.

• The contract period of performance is not specified in this document, but work may occur at the Contractor's facilities and potentially onsite at NSWCDD.

• The Offeror's primary facility must be located within 200 miles of NSWCDD, Dahlgren, VA.

• Certifications: Offeror's manufacturing facilities must be ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified.

• Security: Prime Contractor requires a Facility Clearance Level (FCL) of SECRET and a Personnel Clearance Level (PCL) of SECRET for directly supporting personnel.

• Personnel: Contractor personnel must possess required qualifications, experience, security clearances, and training.

• Environmental & Safety: Strict adherence to Federal, State, and local environmental and safety regulations is required.

• Information Systems: Contractor must provide all necessary Information System (IS) resources and adhere to DOD policies for IS usage.

• Counterfeit Parts: Implement processes to minimize the risk of procuring and using counterfeit parts and materiel.

• Government Furnished Property (GFP): GFP may be issued and must be maintained and inventoried by the Contractor.

• Travel: Contractor travel is required and must be requested and authorized in advance by the COR.

• Materials: Contractor may procure materials, subject to FAR, DFARS, and Navy regulations. Not-to-Exceed (NTE) limits may be identified for ODC Material Costs.

A list of applicable documents is provided, including various DoD standards, instructions, and manuals related to security, safety, quality, and technical specifications. Specific versions of standards will be detailed in individual Delivery Orders.

Advance Notice / Sources Sought

This notice is issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) to conduct market research for "H40/H60 Rapid Prototyping Support." The government is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing prototype development, hardware fabrication, hardware for prototype or higher volume units and kits, and project management, including engineering design, development, and testing. Support is also required for drawing development, bill of material development, fabrication, design analysis, and manufacturability analysis. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The information gathered is for planning purposes only.

• Prototype development

• Hardware fabrication (for prototypes and higher volume units/kits)

• Project management (including engineering design, development, testing)

• Drawing development

• Bill of material development

• Design analysis

• Manufacturability analysis

• Support for programs such as Battle Management Systems (BMS), Assault Amphibious Vehicle (AAV) projects, and manned/unmanned platform integration.

• The government contemplates the award of a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract with Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Level of Effort Delivery Orders.

• The resultant order will be a Five (5) Year IDIQ contract.

• Interested small businesses are requested to submit capability statements/expressions of interest.

• Capability statements should not exceed ten (10) pages and must include:

  • Company profile (CAGE Code, DUNS, Small Business status)
  • Description of capabilities, experience, facilities, and techniques related to the SOW
  • Ability to meet mandatory SOW requirements
  • Business/contracts/marketing points of contact
  • Summary of past performance (last 5 years) as Prime Contractor
  • Any additional useful information
  • List of prospective Sub-contractors and their ability to meet subcontracting limitations.

• Responses must be received no later than 10:00 AM EST, April 17, 2026, via email to Ms. Trista Robinson (trista.p.robinson.civ@us.navy.mil) and Mr. Jason Simpson (jason.w.simpson.civ@us.navy.mil).

• Capability Statements received after the deadline will not be considered for a set-aside decision.

• Feedback on the draft requirement documentation is also accepted (limited to three pages) and due with the Capability Statement.

• A set-aside determination has not yet been made.

• The government is requesting capability statements to determine if a small business set-aside can be made.

• Offerors must address potential "similarly situated entity" arrangements and limitations on subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14).

• An Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) Clause will be included in the future RFP.

• The Solicitation is anticipated to be available in the SAM.gov portal in November 2026.

• Performance is anticipated to begin no later than June 2028.

• The RFP number for this announcement is N0017826R4403 (will be updated for FY27).

• Incumbent contractors are HART Technologies, Inc. and JF Taylor, Inc.

• A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached.