Notification for Battlespace Modeling and Simulation (BMS) 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 AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV (NAWCAD) has issued a Special Notice providing Government responses to industry questions regarding the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the anticipated Battlespace Modeling and Simulation (BMS) Engineering Services procurement (Notice ID: N00421-25-RFPREQ-54000MA-0059). This notice is for informational purposes to aid industry in understanding the Government's intent. Constructive feedback is encouraged by April 28, 2026.
Purpose
This Special Notice shares the Government's responses to questions submitted by industry concerning the draft PWS for the upcoming BMS Engineering Services procurement. Its primary goal is to provide clarity and aid potential offerors in understanding the anticipated requirements, while also soliciting further constructive feedback from industry.
Key Clarifications & Updates
Based on industry feedback, the Government has provided significant clarifications and indicated upcoming changes to the PWS:
- Personnel & Location: Approximately 160 personnel are expected to work in an unclassified environment, with Patuxent River, MD, identified as the primary place of performance.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP): Specific GFP data will be detailed in the Final Request for Proposals (RFP).
- Laboratory Requirements: The Government is actively redefining laboratory space requirements, including network and hardware configurations.
- Past Performance: Classified contracts, up to TS/SCI levels, will be considered for past performance documentation. The Government intends to sponsor and initiate TS/SCI clearances for personnel.
- Facility Requirements: Feedback on facility location (distance from NAS Patuxent River) is being considered, and these requirements may be redefined.
- Shift Work: An estimate regarding tasks likely to require shift work will be provided in the Final RFP.
- Network Access: Requirements related to special network access are being redefined.
- Material Purchases: The evaluation strategy for contract material purchases and Other Direct Costs (ODC) lines has not yet been finalized.
- Labor Categories: Recommendations for modifications and additions to labor categories and qualifications are under consideration.
- Consultants: The requirement for consultants has been removed.
- Digital Engineering/AI: There is currently no explicit requirement for Digital Engineering Ecosystem or AI/ML/RL tasking.
Impact on Future Solicitation
Several sections of the draft PWS are being redefined based on vendor feedback. Bidders should anticipate updates and changes in the forthcoming Draft RFP. The Government's evaluation strategy is still under development.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Informational)
- Anticipated Procurement: Battlespace Modeling and Simulation (BMS) Engineering Services
- Product Service Code: AC13 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Experimental Development
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Feedback Due: April 28, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Published: April 14, 2026
Action Items
The Government encourages the submission of constructive feedback on the anticipated procurement from all potential Offerors, including those interested in subcontracting opportunities. Feedback should be sent to Contract Specialist Karen Joachim at karen.v.joachim.civ@us.navy.mil.