Notification of Intent for Battlespace Modeling and Simulation (BMS) Engineering Services
Overview
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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 Department of the Navy (NAWCAD) has issued a Notification of Intent for Battlespace Modeling and Simulation (BMS) Engineering Services. This notice provides a DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) for an anticipated procurement, inviting industry feedback. The objective is to support research, design, development, and engineering for battlespace and distributed simulation requirements. Feedback is requested by March 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated procurement covers comprehensive engineering services for battlespace modeling and simulation. Key areas include:
- Research, design, development, modification, testing, and operation of simulated environment models.
- Multi-domain systems modeling and simulation systems software development.
- Developing simulated battlespace environments and high-fidelity models for acquisition program analysis.
- Creating new models for existing red and blue force environments.
- Providing physical security, access control, configuration management, training products, and DevOps scripts.
- Technical research studies, test and training support, technical support, and program management.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notification of Intent)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 17, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
- Published: March 5, 2026
- Product Service Code: AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Experimental Development)
Place of Performance
Work will be performed approximately 30% at the Government site in Patuxent River, MD, and 70% at the Contractor site(s). The Contractor must provide a facility within 20 miles of NAS Patuxent River with specific laboratory and network capabilities.
Special Requirements
- Security: Personnel require security clearances up to TOP SECRET/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Compliance with DoD and Navy security directives is mandatory.
- Personnel: Must be U.S. citizens (waiver possible). Personnel must maintain security clearance eligibility. Access to Government IT systems requires an approved SAAR-N.
- Compatibility: Contractor IT environment must be compatible with Collateral SECRET classification. Approximately 15 contractor-owned computers are required for onboarding and training.
- Data Rights: Government retains ownership of all source data.
- Travel: Contractor travel may be required with COR approval.
- Labor Categories: Specific professional and additional labor categories are defined with education, experience, and security clearance requirements.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Karen Joachim (karen.v.joachim.civ@us.navy.mil)